"compact" meaning in English

See compact in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /kəmˈpækt/ [UK], /kəmˈpækt/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-compact (adjective).wav [UK] Forms: compact [positive], more compact [comparative], most compact [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is compact, it is packed into a tight space.
    Sense id: simple-compact-en-adj-YSQ87QcR
  2. If something is compact, all of the needed features of something fits in a small space.
    Sense id: simple-compact-en-adj-Q58pRUCd

Noun

IPA: /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ [UK], /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-compact (noun).wav [UK] Forms: compact [singular], compacts [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A compact is an agreement or contract. Synonyms: agreement, contract
    Sense id: simple-compact-en-noun-2ay~BZws
  2. A compact is a small container with a folding mirror that contains powder and is used by women.
    Sense id: simple-compact-en-noun-oNDzJtg1

Verb

IPA: /kəmˈpækt/ [UK, US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-compact (verb).wav [UK] Forms: compact [canonical], compacts [third-person, singular], compacted [past], compacted [past, participle], compacting [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|compact}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is compacted, it is made smaller; it is compressed.
    Sense id: simple-compact-en-verb-lCLsux7H
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