Definition of Decompress

1. Verb. Restore to its uncompressed form. "Decompress data"

Exact synonyms: Uncompress
Generic synonyms: Reconstruct, Restore
Antonyms: Compress
Derivative terms: Decompression

2. Verb. Decrease the pressure of. "Depressurize the cabin in the air plane"
Exact synonyms: Depressurise, Depressurize
Generic synonyms: Adjust, Correct, Set
Specialized synonyms: Puncture
Derivative terms: Decompressing, Decompression
Antonyms: Pressurise, Pressurize

3. Verb. Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease. "Sam and Sue decompress"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"
Exact synonyms: Loosen Up, Relax, Slow Down, Unbend, Unwind
Specialized synonyms: Vege Out, Vegetate, Sit Back, Take It Easy
Generic synonyms: Change State, Turn
Derivative terms: Relaxant, Relaxation, Relaxation
Antonyms: Tense

Definition of Decompress

1. [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decompress

decomposed
decomposer
decomposers
decomposes
decomposing
decomposite
decomposition
decomposition
decompositional
decompositions
decomposition of movement
decomposition reaction
decompound
decompound
decompound leaf
decompress (current term)
decompressed
decompresses
decompressing
decompression
decompression
decompressions
decompression chamber
decompression disease
decompression illness
decompression operations
decompression sickness
decompression sickness
decompressive
deconcentrate

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