minimizar

[mi.ni.mi.ˈzaɾ]

verb

to minimize

1. to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree

We need to minimize waste in our production process.

Precisamos minimizar o desperdício em nosso processo de produção.

2. to make something appear less important or serious than it is

He tends to minimize his own achievements.

Ele tende a minimizar suas próprias realizações.

3. to reduce a window or application to its smallest visible form on a computer

Click the button to minimize the window.

Clique no botão para minimizar a janela.

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General Brazilian

minimizar

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

minimizar

Standard usage in Portugal

minimizar danos (to minimize damage)

minimizar impacto (to minimize impact)

minimizar riscos (to minimize risks)

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