deflate
def
ˈdɪf
dif
late
leɪt
leit
British pronunciation
/diːflˈe‍ɪt/

Definición y significado de "deflate"en inglés

to deflate
01

devaluar, reducir

to reduce the value or amount of something
Transitive: to deflate value or amount of something
to deflate definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
Efforts to cut costs have deflated the company's overall expenses.
Los esfuerzos para reducir costos han desinflado los gastos generales de la empresa.
02

desinflar, desinflarse

to lose air or gas
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
The inflatable pool toy deflated quickly when it was accidentally pierced by a sharp object.
El juguete inflable para piscinas se desinfló rápidamente cuando fue accidentalmente perforado por un objeto afilado.
03

desinflar, reducir

to decrease the general level of prices of goods and services, often accompanied by a decline in economic activity
Transitive: to deflate the economy or economic values
example
Ejemplos
Persistent unemployment and weak consumer spending have continued to deflate economic growth.
El desempleo persistente y el débil gasto de los consumidores han seguido desinflando el crecimiento económico.
04

desinflar, reducir

to reduce or lessen the level of an attitude or feeling
Transitive: to deflate an attitude or feeling
example
Ejemplos
Sarah 's cutting remarks about his performance deflated his ego and left him feeling inadequate.
Los comentarios cortantes de Sarah sobre su desempeño desinflaron su ego y lo dejaron sintiéndose inadecuado.
05

desinflar, vaciar el aire

to release and empty air or gas from a container, causing it to become less inflated
Transitive: to deflate a container
example
Ejemplos
The mechanic deflated the car tire before repairing the puncture.
El mecánico desinfló el neumático del coche antes de reparar el pinchazo.
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