A state of tightness or pressure (e.g., financial); scarcity or stringency — often used with 'suru' (to be under pressure).
小さな会社は資金繰りが逼迫していると発表した。
The small company announced that its cash flow was tight.
年度末で予算が逼迫し、経費削減が必要になった。
With the fiscal year-end, the budget became tight and expense cuts were necessary.
被災地では物資が逼迫し、支援が急がれている。
Relief supplies are scarce in the disaster area, and urgent aid is needed.
A situation being strained, pressing, or tense — used to describe circumstances that are urgent or critical.
国際情勢が逼迫し、政府は緊急対策を検討している。
With international tensions rising, the government is considering emergency measures.
医療現場が逼迫すると、患者の受け入れ時間が長引くことがある。
When medical facilities are strained, patient wait times can become prolonged.