vt to reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.
2. depress ·vt to bring down or humble; to abase, as pride.
3. depress ·adj having the middle lower than the border; concave.
4. depress ·vt to lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, ·etc.
5. depress ·vt to cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed.
6. depress ·vt to lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate.
7. depress ·vt to press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes.