minimize
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/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
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/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
to make something as small as possible, especially something bad
We should minimize waste to help the environment.
환경을 보호하기 위해 폐기물을 최소화해야 합니다.
to make something seem less important than it is
He tried to minimize his mistakes during the meeting.
그는 회의 중 자신의 실수를 최소화하려고 했습니다.
to make a computer window smaller
Please minimize the browser window when you're done.
완료되면 브라우저 창을 최소화해 주세요.