minimized

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

ruОписывает что-то, что было уменьшено до минимально возможного количества, степени или размера.esDescribe algo que ha sido reducido a la cantidad, grado o tamaño mínimos posibles, o que se ha hecho parecer menos importante de lo que es.frQui a été réduit à la quantité, au degré ou à la taille la plus petite possible.deBeschreibt etwas, das auf das kleinstmögliche Maß, den geringsten Grad oder die kleinste Menge reduziert wurde.ptDescreve algo que foi reduzido à menor quantidade, grau ou tamanho possível, ou que teve sua importância ou gravidade diminuídas.zh形容某事物已被减少到尽可能小的数量、程度或规模。也可指被贬低或轻描淡写。arوصف لشيء تم تقليله إلى أقل قدر أو درجة أو حجم ممكن. يشمل معنى تصغير الشيء أو اختصاره أو خفضه إلى الحد الأدنى.

1. Reduced to a minimum B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruМинимизированныйesreducido al mínimofrréduit au minimumdeMinimiertptMinimizadozh最小化的arمُقَلَّل إلى الحد الأدنى

   Synonyms: abbreviatedcutdecreaseddiminishedloweredminimalreducedtrimmed

   Antonyms: inflatedmagnified

• more minimized comparative form
• most minimized superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по уменьшению чего-либо до минимально возможного количества, степени или размера.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de reducir algo a la cantidad, grado o tamaño mínimo posible, o de restarle importancia a algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire quelque chose au minimum possible en quantité, en degré ou en taille, ou encore d'en diminuer l'importance ou la gravité.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas auf das geringstmögliche Maß, den kleinsten Umfang oder die niedrigste Stufe zu verringern; auch im Sinne von herunterspielen oder bagatellisieren.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir algo ao mínimo possível em quantidade, grau ou tamanho; também pode significar diminuir a importância ou a gravidade de algo.zh动词，表示将某事物减少到最低可能的数量、程度或大小；也可指轻视、贬低某事物的重要性。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقليل شيء ما إلى أدنى حد ممكن من حيث الكمية أو الدرجة أو الحجم، وكذلك التقليل من شأنه أو أهميته.

1. Reduce to smallest possible B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruМинимизироватьesReducir al mínimofrRéduire au minimumdeMinimierenptMinimizarzh最小化arتقليل إلى أدنى حد

   Synonyms: curtailcutdecreasediminishdownsizelessenreduceshrink

   Antonyms: maximize

2. Downplay or belittle B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПреуменьшатьesRestar importanciafrminimiser, dédramatiserdeHerunterspielenptMinimizarzh轻描淡写arالتقليل من الأهمية

   Synonyms: belittlede-emphasizediminishdiscountdownplayplay downsoft-pedaltrivializeunderstate

   Antonyms: emphasizeexaggeratehighlightoverstatestress

3. Computer interface A2 informal IT

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

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

   ruСвернутьesMinimizar (ventana)frRéduire une fenêtredeMinimierenptMinimizarzh最小化arتصغير النافذة

   Synonyms: hide

   Antonyms: maximizerestore

• minimised past participle
• minimized past participle
• minimised past simple
• minimized past simple
• minimising present participle
• minimizing present participle
• minimises third person singular
• minimizes third person singular