decompressed; decompressing; decompresses
Definition of decompress
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
especially
: relax
need a week off to decompress
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The first known use of decompress was in 1905
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