decompress
verb
de·com·press
ˌdē-kəm-ˈpres 
decompressed; decompressing; decompresses
1
: to release from pressure or compression
2
: to convert (something, such as a compressed file or signal) to an expanded or original size
: to undergo release from pressure
Synonyms
Examples of decompress in a Sentence
Once pressure was released, the vertebrae decompressed.
The file must be decompressed before it can be read.
Recent Examples on the Web
Reunited, Booth and Brennan decompressed by singing together at the diner, as partners do.
—
Kelly Connolly, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
Having a safe space, a place to decompress and fully feel rested is the ultimate self-care tip.
—Debra Edwards, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024
To decompress after that tendon-tiring exercise, head down the block to Victory Point Cafe.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2024
Was that how Boone would personally decompress—meditation, reading self-help books, and spa days?
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024
Nvidia also included systems to help keep AI models secure and to decompress data to speed database queries and data analytics.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2024
This meant that a quarter of 787 Dreamliners had the potential to rapidly lose oxygen if the cabins were suddenly decompressed, suffocating passengers.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2024
Following the 49ers 25-22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Culpo and McCaffrey traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, to relax and decompress.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
Some ideas: Sit in a favorite chair or spot on the couch to decompress.
Listen to a favorite song.
—Jenna Autuori-Dedic, Parents, 1 Feb. 2024
Kelly Connolly, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
Having a safe space, a place to decompress and fully feel rested is the ultimate self-care tip.
—Debra Edwards, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024
To decompress after that tendon-tiring exercise, head down the block to Victory Point Cafe.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2024
Was that how Boone would personally decompress—meditation, reading self-help books, and spa days?
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024
Nvidia also included systems to help keep AI models secure and to decompress data to speed database queries and data analytics.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2024
This meant that a quarter of 787 Dreamliners had the potential to rapidly lose oxygen if the cabins were suddenly decompressed, suffocating passengers.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2024
Following the 49ers 25-22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Culpo and McCaffrey traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, to relax and decompress.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
Some ideas: Sit in a favorite chair or spot on the couch to decompress.
Listen to a favorite song.
—Jenna Autuori-Dedic, Parents, 1 Feb. 2024
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decompress
verb
de·com·press
ˌdē-kəm-ˈpres
1
: to release from pressure or compression
2
: to convert (as a computer file) from compressed form to an expanded or original size
Medical Definition
decompress
transitive verb
de·com·press
ˌdē-kəm-ˈpres
: to release from pressure or compression
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