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to deflate
01
to lose air or gas
02
to reduce the value or amount of something
03
to decrease the general level of prices of goods and services, often accompanied by a decline in economic activity
04
to reduce or lessen the level of an attitude or feeling
05
to release and empty air or gas from a container, causing it to become less inflated
Example
The inflatable pool toy deflated quickly when it was accidentally pierced by a sharp object.
The basketball deflated overnight, so we had to pump it up before the game.
As the tire deflated, the cyclist had to stop and fix the puncture before continuing the ride.
After turning off the gas valve, the hot air balloon gradually deflated, settling back to the ground.
When the soccer ball got punctured, it began to deflate slowly, losing its shape on the field.
