| v. i. | 1. | to undergo the process of decompression. |
| v. t. | 1. | to subject to the process of decompression. |
| Verb | 1. | decompress - restore to its uncompressed form; "decompress data" Synonyms: uncompress Antonyms: |
| 2. | decompress - decrease the pressure of; "depressurize the cabin in the air plane" Synonyms: depressurise, depressurize | |
| 3. | decompress - become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work" |
| (compression, data) | decompress - To reverse the effects of data compression. |