Lesson9ρ uick Fix Society . Word Study 3. compress v a to press or squeeze something so that it fits into a smaller space Cf condense b to write something in fewer words contract C. to make a process last for a shorter time than usual Examples: a The machine compresses old cars into blocks of scrap metal. a Try to compress your notes so that they are easier to learn Youd better compress two months work into one. WBT E BACLesson 9 Quick Fix Society W B T L E I. Word Study 3. compress v. a. to press or squeeze something so that it fits into a smaller space b. to write something in fewer words c. to make a process last for a shorter time than usual Examples: The machine compresses old cars into blocks of scrap metal. Try to compress your notes so that they are easier to learn. You’d better compress two months’ work into one. Cf. condense contract