unter Hochdruck
under pressure
In a situation of great urgency, tension, or intense effort.
EXAMPLE
Das Team arbeitet unter Hochdruck an der Fertigstellung des Projekts.
The team is working under pressure to complete the project.
der Hochdruck
high pressure
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Meanings
der Hochdruck
high blood pressure
A medical condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is permanently elevated. A short form of Bluthochdruck (high blood pressure).
EXAMPLE
Mein Arzt hat bei mir leichten Hochdruck festgestellt.
My doctor diagnosed me with mild high blood pressure.
der Hochdruck
high pressure
A physical state in which the pressure of a gas or liquid is significantly above normal atmospheric pressure.
EXAMPLE
Ein Hochdruckreiniger entfernt Schmutz mit einem starken Wasserstrahl.
A high-pressure cleaner removes dirt with a powerful jet of water.
der Hochdruck
high-pressure system
In meteorology, an area with high air pressure, usually associated with stable, dry, and sunny weather. A short form of Hochdruckgebiet (high-pressure system).
EXAMPLE
Ein stabiler Hochdruck über Mitteleuropa sorgt für sonniges Wetter.
A stable high-pressure system over Central Europe is bringing sunny weather.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is a simple compound of the adjective 'hoch' (high) and the noun 'Druck' (pressure). Its meaning is therefore literally 'high pressure' and is specialized in different contexts.
EXAMPLE
Der Kessel steht unter sehr hohem Druck.
The boiler is under very high pressure.
Context clues
The context makes the meaning clear: 'unter Hochdruck' (under pressure) refers to work and stress. In a medical context, it refers to Bluthochdruck (high blood pressure). Technical devices use physical Hochdruck (high pressure), and in a weather forecast, Hochdruckgebiet (high-pressure system) is meant.
EXAMPLE
Die Entwickler stehen unter Hochdruck, die neue Software fertigzustellen.
The developers are under pressure to finish the new software.
Fixed expression
The expression 'unter Hochdruck' (under pressure) is always used with the preposition 'unter' (under). It describes that someone is working on something very intensively and urgently or is under great stress.
EXAMPLE
Vor der Prüfung lernen die Studenten unter Hochdruck.
Before the exam, the students study under pressure.
Typical verbs
In a medical context, 'Hochdruck' (high blood pressure) is often combined with the verbs 'haben' (to have), 'messen' (to measure), 'behandeln' (to treat), or 'senken' (to lower).
EXAMPLE
Viele Menschen haben leichten Hochdruck, ohne es zu wissen.
Many people have mild high blood pressure without knowing it.
Technical usage
In technology, 'Hochdruck-' (high-pressure) often forms the first part of compound words to describe a process or device. Examples are 'Hochdruckreiniger' (high-pressure cleaner), 'Hochdruckpumpe' (high-pressure pump), or 'Hochdruckgebiet' (high-pressure area, in physics).
EXAMPLE
Mit dem Hochdruckreiniger wird die Terrasse schnell wieder sauber.
With the high-pressure cleaner, the terrace quickly gets clean again.
Weather-report language
In meteorology, 'Hochdruck' (high pressure) is a common abbreviation for 'Hochdruckgebiet' (high-pressure system). This term is typical of weather forecasts on the news or radio.
EXAMPLE
Der Meteorologe erklärte, dass der Hochdruck für das stabile Wetter verantwortlich ist.
The meteorologist explained that the high-pressure system is responsible for the stable weather.
Compare with
Hochdruck vs hoch
high
In weather reports, hoch and Hochdruck refer to the same area. Hoch describes the measured air pressure as a high value. Hochdruck, by contrast, refers to the meteorological area with high air pressure, which usually brings stable weather.
Hochdruck
Der Hochdruck über Deutschland bringt heute meist sonniges Wetter.
The high-pressure system over Germany is bringing mostly sunny weather today.
hoch
Der Luftdruck über Deutschland ist heute ungewöhnlich hoch.
Air pressure over Germany is unusually high today.
In real life
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