Meaning ofminimizein English

Verb

1. reduce or shrink something; decrease size
   To minimize waste, we should recycle more.
2. make something as small as possible
   The new policy aims to minimize the impact on the environment.
3. collapse a window to an icon (computing context)
   You can minimize a window by clicking the icon.
4. diminish importance or status; make less significant
   The company tried to minimize the damage to their reputation.