shrink
shrink
ʃrɪnk
shrink
British pronunciation
/ʃrɪŋk/

Definitie en betekenis van "shrink"in het Engels

to shrink
01

krimpen, inkrimpen

(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water
Intransitive
to shrink definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
Last winter, my favorite sweater shrunk in the laundry.
Afgelopen winter is mijn favoriete trui in de was gekrompen.
02

krimpen, verminderen

to decrease in size or volume
Intransitive
to shrink definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
As the temperature dropped, the lake 's surface began to freeze, causing the water level to shrink.
Toen de temperatuur daalde, begon het oppervlak van het meer te bevriezen, waardoor het waterpeil kromp.
03

terugdeinzen, krimpen

to pull back or show hesitation due to fear, aversion, or reluctance
Intransitive
example
Voorbeelden
The loud noise startled her, causing her to shrink instinctively and cover her ears.
Het harde geluid schrok haar, waardoor ze instinctief inkromp en haar oren bedekte.
01

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

shrink definition and meaning
InformalInformal
example
Voorbeelden
After months of stress, she consulted a shrink.
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