1 ~ (sth) (into sth) to press or squeeze sth together or into a smaller space; to be pressed or squeezed in this way:
[VN] compressed air / gas * As more snow fell, the bottom layer was compressed into ice. * She compressed her lips. * [V] Her lips compressed into a thin line.
2 [VN] ~ sth (into sth) to reduce sth and fit it into a smaller space or amount of time
SYNCONDENSE:
The main arguments were compressed into one chapter. * Rehearsal time will have to be compressed into two evenings.
3 [VN] (computing) to make computer files, etc. smaller so that they use less space on a disk, etc.
OPPDECOMPRESS
compression noun [U]:
the compression of air * data compression
noun a cloth that is pressed onto a part of the body to stop bleeding, reduce pain, etc:
to apply a cold compress
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