minimize
Definition
- v. make small or insignificant
- v. cause to seem less serious; play down
Word forms
- Present participle
- minimizing
- Past participle
- minimized
- Third person singular
- minimizes
- Past tense
- minimized
Example sentences
vt.
We should minimize our expenses to save more money.
vt.
The software allows users to minimize the window for easier multitasking.
vi.
When the program runs, it will minimize automatically.
vt.
The team is working hard to minimize the risks involved in the project.