n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: 15th century
1 : to make up by connecting or combining : COMPOSE
2 a : to knit or draw together : COMBINE b : to press together : COMPRESS
intransitive verb : to become compacted
– com · pact · ible \ - ' pak-t ə -b ə l, - ˌ pak- \ adjective
– com · pac · tor also com · pact · er \ - ' pak-t ə r, - ˌ pak- \ noun