Compress into Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To make something smaller, shorter, or simpler so that it fits into a particular form, space, or time; to reduce content or size into a more compact version.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for physical objects (files, luggage) and abstract content (text, ideas, time). Common with 'compress into a file', 'compress into a summary', 'compress into ten minutes'. Slightly formal; alternatives for everyday speech: 'fit into', 'sum up in'.
Example Sentences
You can compress this large video into a smaller file.
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It’s difficult to compress all the information into one page.
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They tried to compress the speech into just five minutes.
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The book was compressed into a short movie adaptation.
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Can you compress these images into a single zip file for me?
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She managed to compress her whole story into a single paragraph.
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