(of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency

she felt lonely and depressed

(of a place or economic activity) suffering the damaging effects of a lack of demand or employment

depressed inner-city areas

(of an object or part of an object) in a lower position, having been pushed down

a depressed fracture of the skull

make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected

that first day at school depressed me

reduce the level or strength of activity in (something, especially an economic or biological system)

fear of inflation in America depressed bond markets

alcohol depresses the nervous system

push or pull (something) down into a lower position

depress the lever