steady pressure
[/ˈstɛdi ˈprɛʃər/]
nounpl: steady pressures
pressão constante
1. continuous, even force or stress applied without interruption or variation in intensity
The doctor applied steady pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
O médico aplicou pressão constante na ferida para estancar o sangramento.
2. persistent demands or influence exerted continuously to achieve a goal
The activists maintained steady pressure on the government to change the policy.
Os ativistas mantiveram pressão constante sobre o governo para mudar a política.
3. consistent mechanical or physical force maintained at a uniform level
Apply steady pressure on the button for three seconds.
Aplique pressão constante no botão por três segundos.
The phrase 'steady pressure' is commonly used in medical, mechanical, and political contexts in both American and Brazilian English. In Brazil, 'pressão constante' is the standard technical term used in healthcare, engineering, and everyday language. The concept reflects a practical approach valued in both cultures—persistence without aggression.
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