noun
a machine or device used to press or squeeze something together
verb
to press or squeeze something together into a smaller space or volume
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The software program allows you to compress large files for easier storage and transfer.
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I need to compress these photos before I can email them to you.
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I'll just quickly compress these files and then we can send them over.
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He felt like the weight of the world was compressing down on his shoulders.