Meanings
To press or squeeze together; to reduce in size or volume.
ملکڑنا یا دبا کر چھوٹا کرنا؛ سائز یا حجم میں کمی لانا۔
مکٹھا
makhatha
Common Collocations
- compress data
- compress a file
- compress in a machine
Example Sentences
You can compress the file to save space.
آپ جگہ بچانے کے لیے فائل کو مکٹھا کر سکتے ہیں۔
Aap jagah bachanay ke liye file ko makhatha kar sakte hain.
The technician will compress the gas in the cylinder.
تکنیشن گیس کو سلنڈر میں مکٹھا کرے گا۔
Technician gas ko cylinder mein makhatha kare ga.
This tool is used to compress the spring.
اس ٹول کا استعمال اسپرنگ کو مکٹھا کرنے کے لیے کیا جاتا ہے۔
Is tool ka istemal spring ko makhatha karne ke liye kiya jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Compress reminds you of pressing something together.
Imagine a sponge being squeezed to remove water.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مفادات کا حساب رکھنا
Mafaadat ka hisaab rakhna
Keeping a record of interests.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "comprimere" — to press together
First known use: 15th century
The term 'compress' evolved from Latin origins, reflecting the action of pressing substances into a smaller space or volume.