Dictionary definition · compact
noun
- a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
- a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
- a small and economical car
verb
- have the property of being packable or of compacting easily"This powder compacts easily"
- compress into a wad"wad paper into the box"
- make more compact by or as if by pressing"compress the data"
- squeeze or press together"she compressed her lips"
adjective
- closely and firmly united or packed together"compact soil"
- having a short and solid form or stature"a wrestler of compact build"
- briefly giving the gist of something"a short and compendious book"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).