adj.
1.closely and firmly united or packed together
2.closely crowded together
3.heavy and compact in form or stature
4.briefly giving the gist of something compact n.
1.a small cosmetics case with a mirror
2.a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
3.a small and economical car compact v.
1.have the property of being packable or compactable or of compacting easily
2.compress into a wad
3.make more compact by or as if by pressing
4.squeeze or press together
Idiom of the Day
in the event of (something)
if something happens
In the event of a fire, everybody must immediately leave the building by the front door.