compress
Definitions
To squeeze or press together into a smaller space.
To reduce the size or volume of data or a file by encoding it more efficiently.
A pad of absorbent material applied to a part of the body to reduce inflammation or stop bleeding.
Examples
You should compress the large files into a single folder before sending them via email.
The heavy machinery is designed to compress scrap metal into compact cubes.
The doctor applied a cold compress to the injury to help reduce the swelling.