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comprime

[kõ.ˈpri.mə]
verb
compresses; squeezes
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'comprimir': to press or squeeze something, reducing its volume or size
He compresses the data to save space.
Ele comprime os dados para economizar espaço.
2. To exert pressure on something; to constrain or restrict
The tight collar compresses his neck.
O colarinho apertado comprime seu pescoço.
3. To condense or abridge written or spoken content
She compresses her speech to fit the time limit.
Ela comprime seu discurso para caber no tempo limite.
Synonyms
apertaespremereduzcondensa
Antonyms
expandedilataalargaestende

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprime
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
comprime
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

comprime o peito - to hold back emotions or feelings
comprime os lábios - to keep quiet or remain silent
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