compressed

Describes something that has been pressed together or reduced in volume or size.

ruОписывает что-то, что было сжато или уменьшено в объёме или размере.esDescribe algo que ha sido comprimido o reducido en volumen o tamaño, o que está apretado y denso.frDécrit quelque chose qui a été comprimé ou réduit en volume ou en taille, souvent sous l'effet d'une pression ou pour gagner de l'espace.deBeschreibt etwas, das zusammengedrückt, verdichtet oder im Volumen bzw. Umfang verringert wurde.ptDescreve algo que foi comprimido, reduzido em volume ou tamanho, ou que está apertado e condensado. Pode indicar dados reduzidos para ocupar menos espaço ou algo pressionado e compactado.zh形容某物被压紧、压缩或缩小了体积或尺寸。arيصف شيئًا ضُغط أو قُلِّص في الحجم أو الحجم أو الكمّ. ويشمل المعنى المضغوط ميكانيكيًا والمكثّف أو المصغّر.

1. Squeezed or pressed together B2 formal

   Reduced in volume or size by being pressed or squeezed.

   • The compressed air in the tank powered the machine.
   • Compressed gas is stored in special cylinders.
   • The soil was compressed by the heavy machinery.

   ruСжатыйescomprimidofrcomprimédeZusammengedrücktptComprimidozh压缩的arمَضْغُوط

   同义词: constricteddensepackedpressed

   反义词: expandedloosespread

2. Made more compact (data) B2 formal IT

   Reduced in size for storage or transmission, often using algorithms.

   • The compressed file was much smaller than the original.
   • Compressed images load faster on websites.
   • The video was compressed to fit on the DVD.

   ruСжатыйesComprimido (datos)frcompressé (données)deKomprimiertptComprimidozh压缩的arمُضْغوط

   同义词: packedreduced

   反义词: expandedraw

3. Expressed in fewer words C1 formal

   Shortened or condensed in form, such as a text or speech.

   • The report was compressed into a single page summary.
   • His compressed explanation left out many details.
   • The novel was compressed into a two-hour movie.

   ruСжатыйesCompendiado o abreviadofrCondensédeZusammengefasstptComprimidozh压缩的arمُوجَز

   同义词: abridgedbriefcompendiousconcisepithyshortenedsuccinctterse

   反义词: expandedextendedlengthyunabridgedverbose

• more compressed comparative form
• most compressed superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of pressing something together or reducing its size, volume, or content.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия сжатия чего-либо вместе или уменьшения его размера, объёма или содержимого.esVerbo que significa reducir el tamaño, volumen o contenido de algo ejerciendo presión, o expresar algo de forma más breve o condensada.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de presser quelque chose ensemble ou de réduire sa taille, son volume ou son contenu.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zusammenzudrücken oder seinen Umfang, seine Größe oder seinen Inhalt zu verringern.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de comprimir algo, apertando-o ou reduzindo seu tamanho, volume ou conteúdo.zh动词，表示把东西压在一起、使体积、大小或内容变小；也指压缩文件、数据或文字，使其占用更少空间。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على ضغط شيء ما معًا أو تقليل حجمه أو حجمه أو محتواه.

1. Squeeze or press together B1 formal

   To press something into a smaller space or volume.

   • The machine compresses the metal into a thin sheet.
   • She compressed the clothes to fit them into the suitcase.
   • The earth is compressed under the weight of the building.

   ruСжиматьesComprimirfrComprimerdeZusammendrückenptComprimirzh压缩arيَضْغَط

   同义词: compactcondenseconstrictcrushpresssquashsqueeze

   反义词: dilateexpandextendspreadstretch

2. Reduce in size or time B2 formal

   To make something shorter or smaller in duration or size.

   • The editor compressed the article into a single page.
   • We need to compress the schedule to meet the deadline.
   • The software compresses large files for easier storage.

   ruСжатьescomprimir, reducir en tamaño o tiempofrréduire en taille ou en duréedeVerkleinern oder verkürzenptComprimirzh压缩arتصغير الحجم أو المدة

   同义词: abbreviatecompactcondenseconstrictcontractreduceshortensqueeze

   反义词: enlargeexpandextendincreaselengthenprolongstretchswell

3. Express in a concise way B2 formal

   To express something in fewer words; to summarize.

   • He compressed his entire argument into a single sentence.
   • The report compresses years of research into a few paragraphs.
   • She compressed the complex theory into a simple explanation.

   ruСжатьesExpresar de forma concisafrRésumer de façon concisedeZusammenfassenptSintetizarzh压缩arاختصر

   同义词: abbreviateabridgecondensecontractepitomizeshorten

   反义词: amplifyelaborateexpandexpatiate

• compressed past participle
• compressed past simple
• compressing present participle
• compresses third person singular