minimize
/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
verb
- To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree.
- They redesigned the packaging to minimize waste.
- We need to minimize our energy use to save money.
- The doctor advised her to minimize stress for better health.
- To treat something as less important or serious than it really is.
- The politician minimized the impact of the new law.
- Don't minimize the effort it took to finish the race.
- He tried to minimize his mistake by blaming others.
- To make a computer window smaller, often hiding it from view.
- Click the button to minimize the window to the taskbar.
- You can minimize the chat window while you work.
- She minimized all her open apps to see the desktop.