(transitive) To relieve the pressure or compression on something. / (transitive) To bring someone (such as a diver) back to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.

Overall, when all factors are taken into account; one way and another.

Of a style of jackets, sweaters, etc.: having a zip fastener from the collar to halfway down the garment.

(idiomatic) To trounce; to defeat someone or something thoroughly, at a game or in battle. / (nautical) To rapidly destroy (a vessel) with overwhelming weapons fire.