What does decompress mean?

Definitions for decompress
ˌdi kəmˈprɛsde·com·press

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Princeton's WordNet

  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"

GCIDE

  1. decompressverb

    to undergo the process of decompression.

  2. decompressverb

    to subject to the process of decompression.

Wiktionary

  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.

ChatGPT

  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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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. 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.’.

  2. Karolina Rzadkowolska:

    Alcohol tricks our brain into thinking it's highly pleasurable, but there's a whole world of passions and new activities you could discover when you start exploring new ways of having fun, it's perfectly okay to socialize or decompress with a drink, just change the drink. There are thousands of options these days.

  3. Jackie Fortin:

    They really need time to be together and decompress after being separated for months.

  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. Wendy Martinez Farmer:

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

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