compacted

UK
/kəmˈpæktɪd/
US
/kəmˈpæktɪd/
compactedverb
compacted
Past Simple
compacted
Past Participle
UK
/kəmˈpæktɪd/
US
/kəmˈpæktɪd/
Past tense and past participle form of the verb "compact".
Definitions
Simple past tense and past participle of compact.
The construction crew compacted the gravel before laying the asphalt.
compactedadjective
more compacted
Comp.
most compacted
Super.
UK
/kəmˈpæktɪd/
US
/kəmˈpæktɪd/
Translations
The compacted snow made it difficult to drive.
Сжатый снег затруднял движение.
The soil in the garden was compacted after the heavy rain.
Почва в саду была уплотнённой после сильного дождя.
Definitions
Pressed together or densely packed.
The soil in the garden was compacted, making it difficult for the plants to grow.
Reduced in size or volume by pressing or squeezing.
The compacted trash took up less space in the bin.
compactverb

compacted

Past Simple

compacted
Past Simple
compacted
Past Participle
compacting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒmpækt/
US
/ˈkɑːmpækt/
Translations
The workers compact the soil before laying the foundation.
Рабочие уплотняют почву перед укладкой фундамента.
The machine compacts the waste into small bales.
Машина сжимает отходы в небольшие тюки.
Additional translations
Definitions
To make something more dense or packed together.
The machine is used to compact the soil before laying the foundation.
To compress or condense something into a smaller form or space.
She managed to compact all her clothes into a single suitcase for the trip.
To become more dense or packed together.
Wet soil compacts easily under the weight of heavy machinery.
compactnoun
Definitions
A small, flat case containing face powder, a mirror, and a powder puff.
She pulled out her compact to touch up her makeup before the meeting.
An agreement or covenant between two or more parties.
The two countries signed a compact to reduce trade barriers.
A small car with a relatively low fuel consumption.
He decided to buy a compact for his daily commute to save on gas.
compactadjective
Definitions
Closely and neatly packed together; dense.
The compact design of the suitcase made it easy to carry.
Having a small size or volume relative to the amount of material or information it contains.
The compact camera fits easily into a pocket.
Expressed concisely; brief.
The report was compact and to the point, making it easy to understand.