flatten

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по выравниванию или приданию чему-либо плоской формы.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something flat or level, or of becoming flat.

1. Make flatA2formal

   To make something flat or flatter by pressing, rolling, or smoothing it.

   Сделать плоским

   • She flattened the dough with a rolling pin.
   • The storm flattened several trees in the park.
   • He flattened the cardboard box before recycling it.

   Synonymscompressevengradeironlevelplanepressrollsmoothsquashtamp

   Antonymscrumplepuffroughenrufflewrinkle

2. B2informal

   To completely defeat or destroy someone or something.

   Разгромить

   • The team flattened their opponents in the final match.
   • The army flattened the enemy's defenses.
   • The criticism flattened his confidence.

   Synonymsannihilateclobbercreamcrushdemolishdrubhammermauloverwhelmpastequashroutsquashthrashtrounce

3. Level outB2formal

   To become level or even, especially after a period of increase or decrease.

   Выровняться

   • The curve flattened after the initial spike.
   • Inflation is expected to flatten by the end of the year.
   • The road flattened as we approached the valley.

   Synonymseven outlevel offplateausteady

   Antonymsincreaserisesharpensteepensurge

Phrasal variantsflatten out