pressurized
[/ˈprɛʃəraɪzd/]
adjective
pressurizado
1. subjected to increased air or gas pressure
The airplane has a pressurized cabin to maintain oxygen levels at high altitude.
O avião possui uma cabine pressurizada para manter os níveis de oxigênio em grande altitude.
2. subjected to psychological pressure or stress; feeling rushed or anxious
She felt pressurized by the deadline and the expectations of her boss.
Ela se sentiu pressionada pelo prazo e pelas expectativas de seu chefe.
3. forced or compelled to do something
He was pressurized into making a decision he wasn't comfortable with.
Ele foi forçado a tomar uma decisão com a qual não se sentia à vontade.
In Brazil, 'pressurizado' is commonly used in aviation and technical contexts, while 'pressionado' or 'sob pressão' are preferred for describing psychological stress. In American English, 'pressurized' is frequently used metaphorically to describe stressful situations in business and academic contexts.
NYC Slang
stressed out, under the gun, feeling the heat
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