verkleinen — meaning in English

English meaning

• close verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
• diminish verb To make something smaller, weaker, or less important.

Senses

verkleinen is used for these senses in English:

• close (intransitive) To finish; to come to an end.
• diminish (transitive) To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).

close — full definition

1. verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
2. verb To bring something to an end.
3. verb To stop operating, whether for the day or permanently.
4. adj Near in distance, time, or relationship.
5. adj Almost even or evenly matched.

diminish — full definition

1. verb To make something smaller, weaker, or less important.
2. verb To become smaller or less in amount or intensity.

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