Definition
• | To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes. |
• | To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride. |
• | To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed. |
• | To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc. |
• | To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate. |
• | To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree. |
• | Having the middle lower than the border; concave. |