compress

/kəm'pres/
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compress

She placed a cool compress on her forehead.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To press or squeeze something so that it occupies less space or becomes more dense: The primary meaning involves applying pressure to reduce volume or increase compactness.
    • To condense or summarize information: To express the same content in a shorter, more concise form.

  2. Noun:

    • A pad of cloth applied to the body: A soft pad, often medicated or damp, applied firmly to a part of the body to relieve pain, reduce swelling, or lower fever.
Examples of Usage

  • Verb:

    • You need to compress the files before sending them via email.
    • The author managed to compress a complex history into a single, readable chapter.
    • The machine compresses the trash into tight blocks.

  • Noun:

    • The nurse applied a cold compress to the patient's forehead to reduce the fever.
    • A warm compress can help soothe muscle aches.
Advanced Usage

  • "to compress one's lips": To press one's lips together tightly, often indicating concentration, disapproval, or suppressed emotion.

    • She compressed her lips in a thin line, refusing to answer.

  • In computing: To reduce the size of a digital file using a special algorithm.

    • The software can compress video files without significant loss of quality.
Variants and Related Words

  • Compression (n): The action of compressing or the state of being compressed.

    • Data compression is essential for efficient storage.

  • Compressor (n): A machine or device that compresses something, especially air or gas.

    • The refrigerator's compressor stopped working.

  • Compressed (adj): Flattened, squeezed, or made more compact.

    • The package contained compressed towels that expand in water.
Synonyms
  • Condense: To make something more concentrated or concise.
  • Compact: To pack or press items closely together.
  • Squeeze: To press something firmly, typically with one's fingers.
  • Constrict: To make narrower or tighter by squeezing.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Compress" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. Its meaning is typically expressed directly.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms that use the word "compress" as their core element.)

compress

She placed a cool compress on her forehead.

Noun
  1. a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
Verb
  1. squeeze or press together
    • she compressed her lips
    • the spasm contracted the muscle
  2. make more compact by or as if by pressing
    • compress the data

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