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to compress
01
comprimir, apretar
to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it
Transitive: to compress sth
Ejemplos
When packing for the move, they used a tool to compress the mattress for transport.
Al empacar para la mudanza, usaron una herramienta para comprimir el colchón para el transporte.
02
comprimir
to press two things together or be pressed together to become smaller
Transitive: to compress two things
Ejemplos
She compressed her fingers together to form a tight grip on the handle.
Ella comprimió sus dedos juntos para formar un agarre firme en el mango.
Ejemplos
The editor compressed the 500-page novel into a short synopsis for the publisher.
El editor comprimió la novela de 500 páginas en un breve resumen para el editor.
Compress
01
compresa, apósito
a soft pad applied with pressure for different healing purposes
Ejemplos
Using a sterile compress, the wound was gently cleaned.
Usando una compresa estéril, la herida se limpió suavemente.
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