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."
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