CEFR B1

decompress

verb

Meaning

To relax and recover from a period of stress or hard work.

Examples

He spent the weekend decompressing after his exams.
The vacation was a great opportunity to decompress and forget about my problems.

Synonyms: unwind, relax, recharge, rest

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decompress (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌdiːkəmˈpres/

Definition

To relax and recover from a period of stress or hard work.

Examples

He spent the weekend decompressing after his exams.
The vacation was a great opportunity to decompress and forget about my problems.
After the intense project, the team needed time to decompress.

How to Use decompress

decompress after (prepositional phrase): To relax and recover from a specific event or period. — "He needed a few days to decompress after the wedding."
decompress from (prepositional phrase): To relax and recover from a particular situation or activity. — "She found it hard to decompress from the constant pressure of her job."

Synonyms of decompress

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Antonyms of decompress

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