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release pressure
[rɪˈlis ˈpreʃər]
verb phrase
liberar pressão
1.
To reduce or allow pressure to escape from a confined space or system
You need to release pressure from the valve before opening the container.
Você precisa liberar pressão da válvula antes de abrir o recipiente.
2.
To reduce emotional or mental stress and tension
Exercise helps release pressure and anxiety after a stressful day.
O exercício ajuda a liberar pressão e ansiedade após um dia estressante.
3.
To alleviate tension or conflict in a situation
The manager tried to release pressure in the tense meeting with a joke.
O gerente tentou liberar a tensão na reunião tensa com uma piada.
NYC Slang
blow off steam
Synonyms
reduce pressure
ease tension
decompress
vent
alleviate stress
relieve stress
Antonyms
build pressure
increase tension
compress
accumulate stress
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
liberar pressão
most common usage
São Paulo
aliviar a pressão
alternative common usage
Rio de Janeiro
descarregar a pressão
colloquial variant
Portugal
libertar pressão
standard Portuguese variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
let off steam
take the pressure off
ease the tension
decompress
cool off
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