decompress
🇺🇸
/ˌdiːkəmˈpres/
🇬🇧
/ˌdiːkəmˈpres/
verb
R
To reduce the air pressure inside something to normal levels.
The diver had to decompress to avoid getting the bends.
R
To restore files back to their original size after they have been made smaller.
You need to decompress the file before you can open it.
R
To relax and unwind after a period of stress or hard work.
After a long day at work, I like to go for a walk to decompress.
translation
To reduce the air pressure inside something to normal levels.; To restore files back to their original size after they have been made smaller.; To relax and unwind after a period of stress or hard work.
Word Forms
3rd Present
decompresses
Past
decompressed
Perfect
decompressed
Progressive
decompressing