decompress

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb restore to its uncompressed form
  2. verb decrease the pressure of
  3. verb become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

Etymology

From de- + compress.

In classic literature

Synonyms

uncompress

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