Associations to the word «Decompress»

Wiktionary

DECOMPRESS, verb. (transitive) To relieve the pressure or compression on something.
DECOMPRESS, verb. (transitive) To bring someone (such as a diver) back to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
DECOMPRESS, verb. (transitive) (computing) To restore compressed data to its normal size.
DECOMPRESS, verb. (intransitive) To adjust to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
DECOMPRESS, verb. (intransitive) (informal) To relax.

Dictionary definition

DECOMPRESS, verb. Restore to its uncompressed form; "decompress data".
DECOMPRESS, verb. Decrease the pressure of; "depressurize the cabin in the air plane".
DECOMPRESS, verb. Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work".

Wise words

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