shrink
shrink
ʃrɪnk
shrink
British pronunciation
/ʃrɪŋk/

Definizione e significato di "shrink"in inglese

to shrink
01

restringersi

(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water
Intransitive
to shrink definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Be cautious with the new sweater; it tends to shrink in hot water.
Fai attenzione con il nuovo maglione; tende a restringersi in acqua calda.
The woolen scarf has shrunk after being accidentally washed with warm water.
La sciarpa di lana si è restrinta dopo essere stata accidentalmente lavata con acqua calda.
02

restringere, diminuire

to decrease in size or volume
Intransitive
to shrink definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The budget for the project had to shrink due to funding cuts.
Il budget del progetto ha dovuto ridursi a causa dei tagli ai finanziamenti.
Over time, the population of endangered species can shrink, leading to concerns about their survival.
Nel tempo, la popolazione delle specie in via di estinzione può diminuire, portando a preoccupazioni per la loro sopravvivenza.
03

ritirarsi, indietreggiare

to pull back or show hesitation due to fear, aversion, or reluctance
Intransitive
example
Esempi
She has a phobia of spiders, causing her to shrink in fear whenever she encounters one.
Ha una fobia dei ragni, che la fa ritrarre dalla paura ogni volta che ne incontra uno.
The loud noise startled her, causing her to shrink instinctively and cover her ears.
Il rumore forte l'ha spaventata, facendola ritrarre istintivamente e coprirsi le orecchie.
01

a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders

shrink definition and meaning
InformalInformal
example
Esempi
He decided to see a shrink for his anxiety.
The patient was referred to a shrink for evaluation.
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