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high-pres⋅sure

  [hahy-presh-er] adjective, verb, -sured, -sur⋅ing.
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–adjective
1. having or involving a pressure above the normal: high-pressure steam.
2. vigorous; persistent; aggressive: high-pressure salesmanship.
–verb (used with object)
3. to employ aggressively forceful and unrelenting sales tactics on (a prospective customer): high-pressured into buying a car.
Origin:
1815–25
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high-pres·sure   (hī'prěsh'ər)
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to pressures higher than normal, especially higher than atmospheric pressure.

  2. Informal

    1. Using aggressive, persistent persuasive tactics: a high-pressure salesperson.

    2. Full of or imposing great stress or tension: a high-pressure job.

tr.v.   high-pres·sured, high-pres·sur·ing, high-pres·sures Informal
To attempt to sell (something) or persuade (someone) by using aggressive, persistent tactics.
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