1. to make someone feel sad or discouraged
2. to push or press down on something
3. to reduce the level or amount of something

Examples

• The rainy weather depresses her mood every winter.
• He depresses the brake pedal to stop the car.
• The medication depresses his appetite significantly.
• High taxes depress consumer spending.
• She depresses the button to start the machine.
• The news about layoffs depresses the entire office.
• Cold weather depresses plant growth in the garden.