Definitions for decompress
ˌdi kəmˈprɛsde·com·press

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 4 votes

1. decompress, uncompressverb

   restore to its uncompressed form

   "decompress data"

2. depressurize, depressurise, decompressverb

   decrease the pressure of

   "depressurize the cabin in the air plane"

3. relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow downverb

   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"

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. decompressverb

   to undergo the process of decompression.

2. decompressverb

   to subject to the process of decompression.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. decompressverb

   To relieve the pressure or compression on something.

2. decompressverb

   To bring someone (such as a diver) back to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.

3. decompressverb

   To restore compressed data to its normal size.

4. decompressverb

   To adjust to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.

5. decompressverb

   To relax.

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1. decompress

   Decompress generally refers to the process of reducing pressure or relieving stress or tension. It is commonly used in various contexts including: 1. Digital Technology: Restoring compressed files back to their original form. 2. Physics: The act of releasing or being released from pressure, especially to return to ambient pressure from a high-pressure environment. 3. Medicine: Relieving compression on a bodily structure (like the spine or brain). 4. Psychology: Relaxing or taking time out from a stressful situation. Therefore, the term 'decompress' usually relates to processes alleviating tensions either mentally, physically, or systemically.

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1. • Adjust
   • Change State

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for decompress »

1. compressed

How to pronounce decompress?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of decompress in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of decompress in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of decompress in a Sentence

1. Wendy Martinez Farmer:

   If you've had a rough call and need a minute, you can decompress in there.

2. Michael Phelps:

   I mean I’ll go and swim from time to time just to kind of decompress and get away, but I don’t miss the grind of that. I mean, it’s probably easier than doing what I’m doing now, i would say training for the Olympics is easier than living a normal life where I’m outside of the pool most of the time.

3. Kristen Lee Costa:

   You want to have plenty of verbal exit strategies in your arsenal, some of my favorites: ‘Yes, that person can come off as bossy, but I also think she has a lot of leadership potential’ and ‘I understand you’re really frustrated right now, and I am happy to talk with you later, once you’ve had some time to decompress a bit.’.

4. Hope Solo:

   I think it's best for me to take a break, decompress from the stress of the last several months, and come back mentally and physically ready to positively contribute to the team.

5. Jill Ellis:

   I apologise for disappointing my team mates, coaches and the Federation who have always supported me, i think it's best for me to take a break, decompress from the stress of the last several months and come back mentally and physically ready to positively contribute to the team.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=decompress
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=decompress
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Decompress
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=decompress