high-pressure >> ˌhʌɪ ˈprɛʃə
Definition: [noun] a condition of the atmosphere in which the pressure is above average (e.g. in an anticyclone).
Example: an area of high pressure over much of the UK means that dry and fine conditions look set to continue
Definition: [noun] physical pressure that is higher than a standard or average pressure.
Example: liquid is injected at high pressure into subterranean rocks to extract oil or gas
Definition: [noun] a high degree of exertion, urgency, or responsibility.
Example: he has a record of making good decisions under high pressure
Definition: [adjective] characterized by or exhibiting atmospheric pressure that is above average.
Example: a high-pressure system is moving down from the north
Definition: [adjective] involving a high degree of physical pressure.
Example: high-pressure water jets
Definition: [adjective] involving a high degree of persuasion.
Example: high-pressure sales techniques