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to decompress
01
to relax and release tension, especially after a period of stress or pressure
Intransitive
02
to release or lessen the pressure applied to something
Transitive: to decompress the pressure on something
03
to convert data back to its original size and format after being compressed
Transitive: to decompress digital data or files
decompress
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compress
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Example
They decompressed by spending a weekend in the peaceful countryside.
After a challenging day, she needs time to decompress and relax.
The software can decompress large files in seconds.
The surgeon carefully decompressed the nerve to reduce pain.
The program automatically decompresses the file when you open it.
