1. Increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
   - supercharge, pressurise [Brit] 
2. Maintain a certain pressure
   "the aeroplane cabin is pressurized"; "pressurize a space suit"
   - pressurise [Brit] 
3. Increase the pressure in or of
   "The captain will pressurize the cabin for the passengers' comfort"
   - pressurise [Brit]

Derived forms: pressurized, pressurizing, pressurizes

See also: pressure

Type of: adjust, alter, change, correct, hold, keep, maintain, modify, set

Antonym: depressurize

Encyclopedia: Pressurize

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