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Definition of "decompress" [decompress]
- To relieve of pressure or compression. (verb-transitive)
- To bring (a person exposed to conditions of increased pressure) gradually back to normal atmospheric pressure. (verb-transitive)
- To adjust to normal atmospheric conditions after being exposed to increased pressure. (verb-intransitive)
- Informal To relax: decompressed after 12 hours of driving. (verb-intransitive)
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Use "decompress" in a sentence
- "As the other panelists begin introducing themselves, I snag a lucky minute to decompress from the call, the drive, the makeup session in the car, and get the game on."
- "Also, it is a great time to decompress from the last 18 months."
- "I also really enjoyed the Cinque Terra, if you can squeeze in a few days at the end, it's a nice way to decompress from the travel."
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