contract, shrink, condense, compress, constrict, deflate mean to decrease in bulk or volume. contract applies to a drawing together of surfaces or particles or a reduction of area or length.

SHRINK definition: 1. to become smaller, or to make something smaller: 2. to move away from someone or something…. Learn more.

Shrink definition: to draw back, as in retreat or avoidance.. See examples of SHRINK used in a sentence.

1. to contract or lessen in size: cloth that shrinks if washed. 2. to become reduced in extent, compass, or value. 3. to draw back; recoil: to shrink from danger. 4. to cause to shrink or …

to contract or lessen in size, as from exposure to conditions of temperature or moisture This cloth will not shrink if washed in lukewarm water

Definition of shrink verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to draw back, as in retreat or avoidance: to shrink from danger; to shrink from contact. to contract or lessen in size, as from exposure to conditions of temperature or moisture: This cloth will not …

shrink meaning, definition, what is shrink: to become smaller, or to make something ...: Learn more.

verb intransitive, figuratively To attempt to avoid an unwanted or intimidating duty; as, to shrink from a task.

The word shrink is related to the Swedish skrynka meaning "to wrinkle." Think about what happens to a lone forgotten fruit at the bottom of your fridge drawer. After a while, it begins to …