verb
- Restore to its uncompressed form.
- usage: "decompress data"
- synonyms: uncompress
- Decrease the pressure of.
- usage: "depressurize the cabin in the air plane"
- synonyms: depressurize, depressurise
- Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease.
- usage: "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"
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