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to thin out
[phrase form: thin]
01
to decrease the number or density of something
Transitive: to thin out sth
02
to become less dense
Intransitive
03
to lessen the flavor of a mixture
Transitive: to thin out a mixture or substance
thin out
v
Example
The librarian thinned out the book collection to make space for new acquisitions.
The manager decided to thin out the excessive paperwork in the office.
The supervisor decided to thin out the employees in the department to improve efficiency.
The makeup artist thinned out the foundation with a moisturizer.
You can thin out the paint with a bit of water for a smoother finish.