pressurize (v.)

  1. increase the pressure on a gas or liquid

    [ Syn: supercharge , pressurise ]

  2. maintain a certain pressure; the airplane cabin is pressurized; pressurize a space suit

    [ Syn: pressurise ]

  3. increase the pressure in or of; The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers comfort

    [ Syn: pressurise , pressurise ]

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