under pressure
idiom
1
: tightly pressed into a container
The contents of the bottle are under pressure.
2
: in a state of stress or anxiety because of having too much to do
They both work well under pressure.
3
: being made to feel forced to do something (as by arguments, threats, etc.)
The mayor is under pressure to resign.
Examples of under pressure in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Though Netflix’s team is undoubtedly under pressure ahead of Christmas, many of Netflix’s rivals have already made successful forays in the world of sports streaming with minimal hitches.
—
Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
Development lenders such as the World Bank, which have been among the biggest sources of climate finance for poorer countries, are under pressure to provide more money.
—Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
This part of the brain helps leaders manage stress, think more clearly under pressure and make better, more thoughtful decisions.
—Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump Media, which traders under the ticker DJT — also Trump’s initials — has more than doubled this year but has also been under pressure recently.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for under pressure 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
Development lenders such as the World Bank, which have been among the biggest sources of climate finance for poorer countries, are under pressure to provide more money.
—Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
This part of the brain helps leaders manage stress, think more clearly under pressure and make better, more thoughtful decisions.
—Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump Media, which traders under the ticker DJT — also Trump’s initials — has more than doubled this year but has also been under pressure recently.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for under pressure
Dictionary Entries Near under pressure
Cite this Entry
“Under pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20pressure. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share