compact | Definition of compact

compact

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of compact

1 to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control

the media giant decided to compact all of its far-flung operations onto a single site

Synonyms of compact

center, centralize, concenter, concentrate, consolidate, polarize, unify, unite

Words Related to compact

coordinate, harmonize, integrate, orchestrate

blend, coalesce, combine, fuse, incorporate, merge, reduce

conjoin, join, link

assemble, collect, colligate, gather

reunify, reunite

Near Antonyms of compact

segregate, separate

Antonyms of compact

decentralize, deconcentrate, spread (out)

2 to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together

compact the snow into a tight ball for throwing

Synonyms of compact

capsule, capsulize, collapse, compress, condense, constrict, constringe, contract, narrow (down), squeeze, telescope

Words Related to compact

cram, crowd, jam, jam-pack, pack

abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten

boil down, downsize, shrink

concentrate, consolidate

simplify, streamline

decrease, diminish, lessen

Near Antonyms of compact

dilate, disperse, dissipate, scatter

distend, inflate, swell

Antonyms of compact

decompress, expand, open, outspread, outstretch