ˌhigh-ˈpressure adjective [only before noun]

1. a high-pressure job or situation is one in which you need to work very hard Synonym : stressful

2. high-pressure sales/selling methods etc very direct and often successful ways of persuading people to buy something:
high-pressure sales techniques

3. containing or using a very high pressure or force of water, gas, air etc:
high-pressure hoses

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