maximize

BrE /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/ AmE /ˈmæksɪmeɪz/

verb en → es

past maximized pp maximized ing maximizing

1 ENHANCE/BEST [transitive] B2

to make something as good or effective as possible; to increase the amount, value, or importance of something

maximizar, optimizar, aumentar al máximo

  • take sth to its maximum

Collocations maximize profits · maximize efficiency

  • The company is trying to maximize its profits.

    La empresa está intentando maximizar sus ganancias.

2 UTILIZE [transitive] B2

to use something fully or completely; to make the best possible use of something

utilizar al máximo, aprovechar al máximo

  • take full advantage of sth

Collocations maximize opportunities · maximize resources

  • We need to maximize the use of our time.

    Necesitamos aprovechar al máximo nuestro tiempo.