decompress

Word parts

de- + compress

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /diːkəmˈprɛs/

Verb

Plain form decompress

Third-person singular decompresses

Past tense decompressed

Past participle decompressed

Present participle decompressing

1. (intransitive) If something decompresses it returns to its usual pressure or size after pressure is removed.
2. (intransitive) (figurative) If someone decompresses, they relax after dealing with a lot of stress.