1A condition of the atmosphere in which the pressure is below average (e.g. in a depression)
areas of low pressure almost always bring rain
Example sentencesExamples
During the summer season, a center of low pressure develops over the western part of India because of the intense heating of the landmass, while high pressure develops over the relatively cool Indian Ocean.
Light-ice years are associated with more low-pressure activity in the East Siberian Sea.
If we get low pressure, a west wind and a spring tide the flooding will occur again.
At the same time the cold air moving southwards behind the low-pressure centre is losing height.
The first thing is, remember, a hurricane is just an area of extremely low pressure, and there's a lot of circulation around that center of low pressure.
2Physical pressure that is lower than a standard or average pressure.
the locomotive stores hydrogen in a tank that can hold over 5000 litres at low pressure
adjective
1Characterized by or exhibiting atmospheric pressure that is below average.
low-pressure systems across the Alps
2Involving a small or limited degree of physical pressure.
a low-pressure nozzle is recommended
3Involving a low level of exertion, difficulty, or responsibility; not likely to cause stress or anxiety.
working as a lawyer in the City is hardly a relaxing, low-pressure job
her low-pressure style of teaching
3.1Employing a low degree of persuasion.
a seminar in low-pressure sales tactics
Definition of low pressure in US English:
low pressure
noun
1A condition of the atmosphere in which the pressure is below average (e.g. in a depression)
areas of low pressure almost always bring rain
Example sentencesExamples
During the summer season, a center of low pressure develops over the western part of India because of the intense heating of the landmass, while high pressure develops over the relatively cool Indian Ocean.
Light-ice years are associated with more low-pressure activity in the East Siberian Sea.
At the same time the cold air moving southwards behind the low-pressure centre is losing height.
If we get low pressure, a west wind and a spring tide the flooding will occur again.
The first thing is, remember, a hurricane is just an area of extremely low pressure, and there's a lot of circulation around that center of low pressure.
2Physical pressure that is lower than a standard or average pressure.
the locomotive stores hydrogen in a tank that can hold over 5000 liters at low pressure
adjective
1Characterized by or exhibiting atmospheric pressure that is below average.
a large low-pressure system south of Bermuda
2Involving a small or limited degree of physical pressure.
a low-pressure nozzle is recommended
3Involving a low level of exertion, difficulty, or responsibility; not likely to cause stress or anxiety.