Meaning ofwater downin English

Verb

1. to reduce strength or effectiveness; make less potent
   The company had to water down the flavor of their new soda to appeal to a wider audience.
2. to dilute by adding water; weaken a substance
   The chef watered down the sauce by adding too much water, making it too thin.
3. to simplify or make less challenging; reduce complexity
   The new policy aims to water down the strict regulations and make them more flexible.
4. to relax or loosen rules; make more permissive
   The government decided to water down the laws to encourage entrepreneurship.