minimized

• Описывает что-то, что было уменьшено до минимально возможного количества, степени или размера.

Describes something that has been reduced to the smallest possible amount, degree, or size.

1. Reduced to a minimumB2formal

   Made as small as possible in size, amount, or degree.

   Минимизированный

   • The risks were minimized through careful planning.
   • The window was minimized to the taskbar on the computer.
   • The impact of the storm was minimized by early warnings.

   Synonymsabbreviatedcutdecreaseddiminishedloweredminimalreducedtrimmed

   Antonymsinflatedmagnified

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по уменьшению чего-либо до минимально возможного количества, степени или размера.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing something to the smallest possible amount, degree, or size.

1. Reduce to smallest possibleB2formal

   To reduce something to the smallest possible amount, degree, or size.

   Минимизировать

   • We need to minimize the risks before starting the project.
   • The company aims to minimize its environmental impact.
   • She tried to minimize the amount of waste produced.

   Synonymscurtailcutdecreasediminishdownsizelessenreduceshrink

   Antonymsmaximize

2. Downplay or belittleB2formal

   To make something seem less important or serious than it actually is.

   Преуменьшать

   • He tried to minimize the significance of the error.
   • The politician minimized the impact of the scandal.
   • Don't minimize her achievements; she worked very hard.

   Synonymsbelittlede-emphasizediminishdiscountdownplayplay downsoft-pedaltrivializeunderstate

   Antonymsemphasizeexaggeratehighlightoverstatestress

3. Computer interfaceA2informalIT

   To hide a window or application from view, typically by clicking a button.

   Свернуть

   • Click the button to minimize the window.
   • She minimized the game to check her email.
   • You can minimize all open windows with this shortcut.

   Synonymshide

   Antonymsmaximizerestore