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to flatten out
[phrase form: flatten]
01
to reach a point where growth or upward movement ceases, resulting in a stable or consistent level
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
inseparable
particle
out
base verb
flatten
present tense
flatten out
3rd person singular
flattens out
present participle
flattening out
past simple
flattened out
past participle
flattened out
Examples
After several years of rapid expansion, the company 's profits began to flatten out.
02
to gradually become flat, smooth, or level
Examples
After hours of ironing, the once wrinkled shirt started to flatten out nicely.
03
to remove wrinkles or bumps and make something completely flat or level
Examples
She used an iron to flatten out the wrinkles in her dress.
