to play down
Pronunciation
/plˈeɪ dˈaʊn/
British pronunciation
/plˈeɪ dˈaʊn/

Définition et signification de « play down » en anglais

to play down
[phrase form: play]
01

minimiser, sous-estimer

to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is
to play down definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He did n't want to overshadow others, so he played his awards down during the interview.
Il ne voulait pas éclipser les autres, alors il a minimisé ses récompenses pendant l'interview.
He plays down his involvement in charity, preferring anonymity.
Il minimise son implication dans la charité, préférant l'anonymat.
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