pressurise

Definitions of pressurise

1. verb

   maintain a certain pressure
   synonyms: pressurize

   type of:

   hold, keep, maintain

   keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
2. verb

   increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
   synonyms: pressurize, supercharge

   type of:

   alter, change, modify

   cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
3. verb

   increase the pressure in or of
   synonyms: pressurize

   antonyms:

   depressurise

   decrease the pressure of

   type of:

   adjust, correct, set

   alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard