Compressing Meaning in English
word · lemma: compress
Definition
Making something smaller by pressing or squeezing it together, or by reducing its size, especially by removing air or making data files smaller.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both technical (data/computers: 'compressing files') and physical (pressing objects: 'compressing clothes in a suitcase') contexts. Often passive: 'is being compressed.' Not to confuse with 'decompress' (to make bigger or restore).
Example Sentences
She is compressing her clothes to fit in the suitcase.
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They are compressing the air in the cylinder.
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The program is compressing the files to save space.
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Compressing photos before emailing makes things so much faster.
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My phone is always compressing videos automatically to save storage.
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He was compressing a big file, so his computer slowed down.
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