verb#7,042 by frequency

minimize

/ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/

To make smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce; To relegate or assign to a less insignificant status

Meanings

1
To make (something) smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce
- Is there some way we can minimise the risk?
  Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
- What can be done to minimize the risk?
  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
2
To relegate or assign (something) to a less insignificant status; diminish
3
To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption
4
To treat (someone) in a slighting mannerrare
5
To treat as trivial or insignificant; to trivializerare