dictionary.pt
minimize
verbgeneral usecommon/mi.ni.mi.ˈzaɾ/mi·ni·mi·zar
Definition
1To make something as small or as insignificant as possible; to reduce to a minimum.
Usage examples
“We must minimize the environmental impact of the project.”
“The official tried to minimize the seriousness of the scandal.”
Common combinations
minimize risksminimize damageminimize importanceminimize costs