flatten

/flˈætən/

/ˈfɫætən/

to flatten

MAIN VERB

to reduce the thickness or height of something, making it less raised or elevated in its shape or form

become flat or flatter

lower the pitch of (musical notes)

synonyms : drop

antonyms : sharpen

to thoroughly defeat someone in an argument, a contest, etc.

Examples

1. Spanx: Flatten your curves.

2. Flatten about two inches on one side of the straw.

3. Flattening the curve.

4. In all four cases, the presence of widespread social distancing absolutely flattens the curve.