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
Examples of decompress in a Sentence
Once pressure was released, the vertebrae decompressed.
The file must be decompressed before it can be read.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Going on vacation is a great way for workers to decompress from their busy schedules, but some don’t feel comfortable taking even a few days off, according to a new report from FlexJobs.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
With filming, there was not a lot of time to decompress.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Most importantly, Cancer, make time to decompress by watching a seasonal rom-com to elevate your spirit.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
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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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