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to compress
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komprimera, trycka ihop
to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it
Transitive: to compress sth
Example
The athlete wore compression socks to help compress the muscles and improve circulation.
To create a denser structure, the builder had to compress the layers of insulation.
02
komprimera, trycka samman
to press two things together or be pressed together to become smaller
Transitive: to compress two things
Example
She compressed her lips together to suppress a smile.
The worker compressed the metal plates together using clamps.
Example
The professor compressed the entire semester ’s material into a one-hour review session.
She managed to compress her lengthy presentation into a five-minute summary.
Compress
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kompress, tryckförband
a soft pad applied with pressure for different healing purposes
What is a "compress"?
A compress is a soft pad or cloth that is wet with liquid, often water or medicine, and applied to a part of the body to relieve pain, reduce swelling, or treat injuries. It can be heated or cooled depending on the specific medical need. Compresses are commonly used in first aid and medical treatments to provide comfort and help the healing process by applying gentle pressure and encouraging circulation to the affected area.
Example
A cold compress helped soothe the swelling on my bruised knee.
En kall kompress hjälpte att lindra svullnaden på mitt blåmärkta knä.
The nurse applied a warm compress to ease the tension in my neck.
Sjuksköterskan applicerade en varm kompress för att lindra spänningen i min nacke.
