depressurize
/diːˈprɛʃəraɪz/
verb
- To release the pressure inside a closed container, space, or system, allowing it to reach the same pressure as the surrounding environment.
- The airplane cabin began to depressurize, and oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling.
- The divers had to depressurize their equipment after returning to the surface.
- Before opening the canister, you must depressurize it slowly to avoid an explosion.
- To reduce or remove tension, stress, or intensity from a situation or person; to relax or calm down.
- The manager called a team meeting to depressurize the office atmosphere after the project crisis.
- After a long week at work, she likes to depressurize by taking a long bath.
- Yoga and meditation help him depressurize his mind before bed.
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