1. to reduce or downplay the importance, severity, or time-sensitive nature of a task or situation
The manager tried to minimize urgency around the deadline to reduce workplace stress.
O gerente tentou minimizar a urgência do prazo para reduzir o estresse no local de trabalho.
2. to make something seem less pressing or critical than it actually is
Don't minimize urgency when it comes to safety issues.
Não minimize a urgência quando se trata de questões de segurança.