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decompress definition

de·com·press (dē′kəm pres′)

transitive verb

  1. to free from pressure
  2. to free (a deep-sea diver, tunnel worker, etc.) from compression or air pressure by means of an air lock

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decompress Usage Examples

Object

  • file: You will need WinZip, a similar program or a recent version of Windows to decompress the file.

Modifying Another Word

  • automatically: Copying a compressed file from the Windows Setup CD-ROM automatically decompresses the file.

Preposition: in

  • comfort: Once each pair of divers is in position shallow support then arranges the station to allow the divers to decompress in comfort.
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