minimize

BrE /ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/ AmE /ˈmɪnɪmeɪz/

verb en → es

past minimized pp minimized ing minimizing

1 REDUCE IMPACT [transitive] B2

to make something less serious, important or noticeable

reducir, minimizar

  • minimize the impact of sth

Collocations minimize risks · minimize costs

  • The company is trying to minimize the damage caused by the scandal.

    La empresa está tratando de minimizar el daño causado por el escándalo.

2 REDUCE SIZE [transitive] B1

to make something smaller or less noticeable on a computer screen

reducir, minimizar

  • minimize sth

Collocations minimize windows · minimize icons

  • Click the button to minimize the window.

    Haga clic en el botón para minimizar la ventana.