Shrink down Meaning in English
expression · lemma: shrink
ˈʃɹɪŋk/ /ˈdaʊn
SHRINGK-DOWN
ʃɹˈɪŋk/ /dˈaʊn
sh-RINGK-DAWN
Definition
To become smaller in size, or to make something become smaller. Often used for objects or images.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Commonly used when describing resizing images, clothes after washing, or making something fit better. 'Shrink down' often emphasizes making something much smaller compared to just 'shrink.' Sometimes used metaphorically (ideas, ambitions).
Spanish: encoger - reducir de tamañoPortuguese (BR): diminuir - encolherPortuguese (PT): diminuir - encolherChinese (Simplified): 缩小Chinese (Traditional): 縮小Hindi: छोटा करनाArabic: يتقلص - يصغرBengali: ছোট করা - সংকুচিত করাRussian: уменьшиться - уменьшатьJapanese: 小さくする - 縮小するVietnamese: thu nhỏ lại - làm nhỏ lạiKorean: 축소하다 - 줄이다Turkish: küçültmekUrdu: چھوٹا کرنا - سمٹاناIndonesian: mengecilkan - memperkecil
Example Sentences
If you put this sweater in hot water, it will shrink down.
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You can shrink down the image to fit the screen.
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The ice cubes will shrink down as they melt.
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I had to shrink down my travel bag to carry it on the plane.
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Their big plans had to shrink down because of the budget.
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Could you shrink down this file so it uploads faster?
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