compressing (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpres/

Definition

To reduce the size or volume of something by applying pressure or by removing unnecessary parts.

Examples

• The software can compress large files into smaller ZIP archives.

• Applying pressure will compress the sponge, but it will expand again when released.

• The editor had to compress the lengthy article to fit the newspaper's page limits.

How to Use compressing

compress into (prepositional phrase)

To reduce something into a smaller form or state. — "The program compresses the video into a smaller, more manageable format."

compress something (collocation)

To make something smaller in size or volume. — "He compressed the laundry into his suitcase."

Synonyms of compressing

Words with a similar meaning to compressing:

• shrink
• reduce
• condense
• compact

Antonyms of compressing

Words with the opposite meaning to compressing:

• expand
• enlarge
• dilate

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