a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture

the air smelled like a compound of diesel and petrol fumes

made up or consisting of several parts or elements

a compound noun

make up (a composite whole); constitute

a dialect compounded of Spanish and Dutch

make (something bad) worse; intensify the negative aspects of

prisoners' lack of contact with the outside world compounds their problems

forbear from prosecuting (a felony) in exchange for money or other consideration

an open area enclosed by a fence, for example around a factory or large house or within a prison

the entrance is located slightly to the south of the main compound

I went up to his compound in Malibu and we spent the whole day hanging out