PRESSURIZE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pressurize mean?
• PRESSURIZE (verb)
The verb PRESSURIZE has 3 senses:
1. increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
2. maintain a certain pressure
3. increase the pressure in or of
Familiarity information: PRESSURIZE used as a verb is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• PRESSURIZE (verb)
Meaning:
Increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Synonyms:
pressurise; pressurize; supercharge
Hypernyms (to "pressurize" is one way to...):
alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Meaning:
Maintain a certain pressure
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Synonyms:
pressurise; pressurize
Context examples:
the airplane cabin is pressurized / pressurize a space suit
Hypernyms (to "pressurize" is one way to...):
hold; keep; maintain (keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Meaning:
Increase the pressure in or of
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Synonyms:
pressurise; pressurize
Context example:
The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort
Hypernyms (to "pressurize" is one way to...):
adjust; correct; set (alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Antonym:
depressurize (decrease the pressure of)
