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compress

[kəmˈpres]

compress Definition

  • 1to press something into a smaller space or size
  • 2to make something more compact or dense
  • 3to reduce the size of a file or data

Using compress: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "compress" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She compressed the trash to make more room in the bin.

  • Example

    The machine compresses the metal into a flat sheet.

  • Example

    The software can compress large files for easier storage and transfer.

compress Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for compress

Phrases with compress

  • air that is under pressure, used to power machines or tools

    Example

    The mechanic used compressed air to clean the engine.

  • compression stockings

    tight-fitting socks or stockings that help improve blood flow in the legs

    Example

    The doctor recommended compression stockings for patients with circulation problems.

  • the process of reducing the size of digital data for more efficient storage and transmission

    Example

    The video streaming service uses data compression to deliver high-quality video without buffering.

Origins of compress

from Latin 'compressus', past participle of 'comprimere', meaning 'to press together'

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Summary: compress in Brief

To 'compress' [kəmˈpres] means to press or squeeze something into a smaller space or size, or to make it more compact or dense. It can also refer to reducing the size of a file or data. Examples include compressing trash to make more room in the bin, or using software to compress large files for easier storage and transfer.