flatten
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flattens;
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flattening
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLATTEN
1
a
[+ object]
:
to make (something) flat or flatter
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He opened the map and flattened it (out) against the tabletop.
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He flattened himself against the wall. [=he pressed himself against the wall so that he was as close to it as possible]
b
[no object]
:
to become flat or flatter
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The dough flattened smoothly/easily.
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The land flattens (out) as you approach the coast.
2
[+ object]
a
:
to knock down (something or someone)
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Dozens of houses were flattened by the tornado.
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The boxer was flattened in the seventh round.
b
informal
:
to defeat (a competitor) easily or completely
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The team got flattened in the first round of the play-offs.
3
[no object]
:
to go to and stay at a lower level
— often + out
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Prices are expected to flatten after the holiday shopping season.
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Student performance flattened out after the second month of the school year.
