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depressurize

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/dɪˈprɛʃəˌraɪz/ · de-pres-sur-ize

To reduce or remove the pressure from an object, such as a sealed container.

Meanings

verbtechnical

To reduce or remove the pressure from an object, such as a sealed container.

ایسی چیز سے دباؤ کم کرنا یا ہٹانا، جیسے کسی بند کنٹینر سے۔

پریشر کم کرنا

pressure kam karna

Synonyms

relieve pressureventilaterelease pressureدباؤ کم کرناہوا چھوڑناآزاد کرنا

Antonyms

pressurizecompressconstrictدباؤ ڈالنادباؤ بڑھانافسا دینا

Common Collocations

  • depressurize a cabin
  • depressurize a tank
  • depressurize the system

Example Sentences

The technician will depressurize the tank before maintenance.

ٹیکنیشن سروس سے پہلے ٹینک کا دباؤ کم کرے گا۔

Technician service se pehle tank ka dabaw kam kare ga.

It's important to depressurize the cabin during flight emergencies.

پرواز کی ہنگامی صورتحال میں کیبن کا دباؤ کم کرنا ضروری ہے۔

Purwaz ki hamaagi surat mein cabin ka dabaw kam karna zaroori hai.

They need to depressurize the system to avoid damage.

نقصان سے بچنے کے لیے انہیں سسٹم کا دباؤ کم کرنا ہوگا۔

Nuqsan se bachne ke liye unhein system ka dabaw kam karna hoga.

Easily Confused With

pressurize:Pressurize means to increase pressure, whereas depressurize means to decrease pressure.

Word Family

pressure
nounدباؤ
pressurized
adjectiveپریشرائزڈ
depression
nounڈپریشن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'depressurize' as 'remove the stress (pressure)'.

Imagine a balloon being released and the air escaping.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "depressurize" — to reduce or eliminate pressure

First known use: 20th century

The word 'depressurize' has been used since the mid-20th century, particularly in the context of aviation and engineering.