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decompress
[/ˌdiːkəmˈpres/]
verb
descomprimir
1.
To reduce or release pressure from something
The diver needs to decompress slowly to avoid the bends.
O mergulhador precisa descomprimir lentamente para evitar a embolia.
2.
To extract or expand compressed data or files
You need to decompress the ZIP file before opening it.
Você precisa descomprimir o arquivo ZIP antes de abri-lo.
3.
To relax and release mental or emotional tension
After a stressful day, I like to decompress by reading a book.
Após um dia estressante, gosto de me descomprimir lendo um livro.
NYC Slang
chill out, decompress
Synonyms
relax
unwind
de-stress
expand
extract
Antonyms
compress
pressurize
stress
tense
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
descomprimir
Standard term used in computing and diving contexts
Brazil
relaxar
Informal usage for the 'relax' meaning
Portugal
descomprimir
Used in technical contexts; 'relaxar' for informal relaxation
Related Idioms & Phrases
decompress after work
decompress a file
decompress in a safe zone (diving term)
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