decompress meaning

decompress as a verb

1. restore to its uncompressed form
   • decompress data

   Synonyms: uncompress

   Opposite: compress

   Type of: restore

   Related forms: decompression

2. decrease the pressure of
   • depressurize the cabin in the air plane

   Synonyms: depressurize, depressurise

   Type of: adjust

   Kinds: puncture

   Related forms: decompression, decompressing

3. become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
   • He relaxed in the hot tub
   • Let's all relax after a hard day's work

   Synonyms: relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, slow down

   Type of: change state

   Kinds: vege out, sit back