Definition

To make something have more pressure than usual, often to keep it safe or to cook food quickly.

Example

The engineer had to pressurize the cabin of the aircraft to ensure the safety of the passengers at high altitudes.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard they need to pressurize the cabin before takeoff.

Yeah, it’s important for keeping everyone safe during the flight.

I didn’t know that! What happens if they don’t pressurize it?

Well, it could make the flight really uncomfortable, or even dangerous.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pressurize → It is formed from "press" (from Latin "premere", meaning to press) and "-urize" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating a process). The word "pressurize" means to create or maintain pressure in a space or container.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pressing' something to create pressure — that's what pressurize means.

Visually Confused Words