What is the meaning of decompressing?

noun

• Relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure.
  • synonyms: decompression

verb

• Restore to its uncompressed form.
  • usage: "decompress data"
  • synonyms: decompress, uncompress
• Decrease the pressure of.
  • usage: "depressurize the cabin in the air plane"
  • synonyms: depressurize, depressurise, decompress
• 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"
  • synonyms: relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow down