English verb: decompress | |||
1. | decompress (contact) restore to its uncompressed form | ||
Samples | Decompress data. | ||
Synonyms | uncompress | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | reconstruct, restore | ||
Antonyms | compress, pack together, compact | ||
2. | decompress (change) decrease the pressure of | ||
Samples | Depressurize the cabin in the air plane. | ||
Synonyms | depressurise, depressurize | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | adjust, correct, set | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | puncture | ||
Antonyms | pressurise, pressurize | ||
3. | decompress (body) become less tense, rest, or take one's ease | ||
Samples | He relaxed in the hot tub. Let's all relax after a hard day's work. | ||
Examples | Sam and Sue decompress | ||
Synonyms | loosen up, relax, slow down, unbend, unwind | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody's (body part) ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change state, turn | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | sit back, take it easy, vege out, vegetate | ||
Antonyms | tense up, tense | ||