pressuregoverning
adjectiveUK /ˈprɛʃəˌɡʌvənɪŋ/
US /ˈprɛʃərˌɡʌvərnɪŋ/
Something that controls or rules by pushing hard on people.
The pressuregoverning system made everyone follow the rules quickly.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A way of managing that uses strong force or stress to make things happen.
The pressuregoverning approach got results but made the workers tired.
3. Describing a machine or device that is steered by the force of air or liquid.
The pressuregoverning valve keeps the tank from bursting.
4. Acting in a way that pushes others to decide or move fast.
Her pressuregoverning questions made the team choose a plan right away.