Engineering English
Pressure
Engineering Fundamentals · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: The force exerted per unit area on a surface, commonly measured in pascals in engineering applications.
Example in context
“The relief valve opens automatically when the pressure inside the vessel rises above the design limit.”
“Kap içindeki basınç tasarım sınırının üzerine çıktığında emniyet vanası otomatik olarak açılır.”
Where engineers use it
Pressure is fundamental in piping, hydraulics, pneumatics, and vessel design; engineers monitor and calculate it to size pumps and valves, select wall thicknesses, and keep systems within safe operating limits.
Practice: can you use “Pressure” at work?
A hydraulic cylinder must lift a known weight. Determine the required fluid pressure from the piston area and discuss what happens if the supply pressure is too low.
Show a model answer
“Check the gauge to confirm the operating pressure is within limits.”
“Pressure” in 21 languages
| English | Pressure |
|---|---|
| Turkish | basınç |
| French | pression |
| German | Druck |
| Spanish | presión |
| Chinese | 压力 |
| Arabic | ضغط |
| Portuguese | pressão |
| Russian | давление |
| Japanese | 圧力 |
| Italian | pressione |
| Vietnamese | áp suất |
| Hindi | दाब |
| Thai | ความดัน |
| Indonesian | tekanan |
| Korean | 압력 |
| Bengali | চাপ |
| Dutch | druk |
| Swedish | tryck |
| Finnish | paine |
| Ukrainian | тиск |
Frequently asked questions
What does Pressure mean in engineering?
The force exerted per unit area on a surface, commonly measured in pascals in engineering applications. In Engineering Fundamentals, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Pressure?
Pressure is pronounced /ˈprɛʃər/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Pressure used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The relief valve opens automatically when the pressure inside the vessel rises above the design limit.”
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