compactly

American  

[kuhm-pakt-lee, kahm-pakt-lee] / kəmˈpækt li, ˈkɑmˌpækt li /

adverb

1. in a compact way, so as to use space or time as efficiently as possible.

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Example Sentences

Brighton defended deeply and compactly as they tried to preserve their lead, using the pace of Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra on the left to threaten on the counter.

From BBC

For the first time, load-bearing structures like bridges and shelters can be made with origami modules -- versatile components that can fold compactly and adapt into different shapes -- University of Michigan engineers have demonstrated.

From Science Daily

When HDACs, which are conserved in plants and animals, are inhibited, DNA gets less compactly wound in cells, leading to more gene expression.

From Science Daily

The mirrors could be rolled up and stored compactly in rockets and enable more-powerful orbiting observatories.

From Science Magazine

Ammonia allows the hydrogen to be stored and shipped more easily and compactly.

From Washington Times