1. To deliberately make something seem less important, serious, or significant than it actually is; to reduce emphasis on a goal or objective
The manager decided to downplay the target in order to reduce pressure on the team.
O gerente decidiu minimizar o alvo para reduzir a pressão sobre a equipe.
2. To intentionally understate or diminish the importance of a specific goal or aim
They chose to downplay the target during the presentation to set realistic expectations.
Eles escolheram minimizar o alvo durante a apresentação para estabelecer expectativas realistas.