decompress

de·com·press  (dkm-prs)

v. de·com·pressed, de·com·press·ing, de·com·press·es

v.tr.

1. To relieve of pressure or compression.

2. To bring (a person exposed to conditions of increased pressure) gradually back to normal atmospheric pressure.

v.intr.

1. To adjust to normal atmospheric conditions after being exposed to increased pressure.

2. Informal To relax: decompressed after 12 hours of driving.

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decompress

Verb

1. to free from pressure

2. to return (a diver) to normal atmospheric pressure

decompression n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	decompress - restore to its uncompressed form; "decompress data" uncompress restore, reconstruct - return to its original or usable and functioning condition; "restore the forest to its original pristine condition" compress, pack together, compact - make more compact by or as if by pressing; "compress the data"
	2.	decompress - decrease the pressure of; "depressurize the cabin in the air plane" depressurise, depressurize adjust, correct, set - alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels" puncture - cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing; "puncture an air balloon"
	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" relax, unwind, loosen up, slow down, unbend vege out, vegetate - engage in passive relaxation; "After a hard day's work, I vegetate in front of the television" sit back, take it easy - settle into a comfortable sitting position change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"