minimize

• Verbo 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.

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.

   Minimizar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscurtailcutdecreasediminishdownsizelessenreduceshrink

   Antônimosmaximize

2. Downplay or belittleB2formal

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

   Minimizar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbelittlede-emphasizediminishdiscountdownplayplay downsoft-pedaltrivializeunderstate

   Antônimosemphasizeexaggeratehighlightoverstatestress

3. Computer interfaceA2informalIT

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

   Minimizar

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

   Sinônimoshide

   Antônimosmaximizerestore