Decompress Definition

decompress
verb
  1. restore to its uncompressed form; "decompress data"
  2. decrease the pressure of; "depressurize the cabin in the air plane"
  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"

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