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to water down
[phrase form: water]
01
약화시키다, 줄이다
to make something such as a law, suggestion, etc. less intense, complicated, or forceful, typically by removing or reducing certain parts of it
Transitive: to water down a content or plan
03
약화시키다, 부드럽게 하다
to weaken the effectiveness of something such as an idea, opinion, speech, etc., usually by softening the language or removing content that might upset or offend people
Transitive: to water down sth
water down
v
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The company's ambitious expansion plans were watered down to focus on more achievable short-term goals.
The school's dress code policy was watered down to allow for more leniency in students' attire after receiving complaints from parents.
The initial draft of the bill aimed to impose strict environmental regulations, but it was watered down after pressure from industry lobbyists.
The new safety guidelines for construction sites were watered down to accommodate the concerns of contractors, despite objections from workers' unions.
Can you water down the juice for the kids?
