pressurize

Verb

• increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
• maintain a certain pressure
  • "the airplane cabin is pressurized"
  • "pressurize a space suit"
• increase the pressure in or of
  • "The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort"
• To put (physical) pressure on; to put under pressure.
• To coerce, put under duress; to pressure.

Synonyms

pressurise, supercharge

Antonyms

depressurise, depressurize