simplify

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ AmE /ˈsɪmpləˌfaɪ/

verb en → es

past simplified pp simplified ing simplifying

1 MAKE EASIER [transitive] B1

to make something easier to understand or do

hacer más sencillo, simplificar

  • simplify a process/formula
  • simplify an explanation

Collocations simplify a task · simplify the procedure

  • The new system will simplify our work.

    El nuevo sistema simplificará nuestro trabajo.

2 REDUCE COMPLEXITY [transitive] B1

to make something less complicated or difficult to understand

reducir la complejidad, simplificar

  • simplify a problem/situation

Collocations simplify the rules · simplify the requirements

  • We need to simplify this contract.

    Necesitamos simplificar este contrato.