flatten out
Third Person
flattens out
Present Participle
flattening out
Past Tense
flattened out
Past Participle
flattened out
1
to reach a point where growth or upward movement ceases, resulting in a stable or consistent level
- After several years of rapid expansion, the company's profits began to flatten out.
- The stock market's upward trend finally flattened out, leading to stability in investment values.
- Her weight loss progress flattened out, and she maintained a steady, healthy weight.
- In recent years, the demand for the product has flattened out, resulting in stable sales figures.
- The housing market prices have flattened out, making it a more affordable time to buy a home.
2
to gradually become flat, smooth, or level
- After hours of ironing, the once wrinkled shirt started to flatten out nicely.
- The path through the forest eventually flattens out, making it easier to walk.
- When the dough rises during baking, it will eventually flatten out in the oven.
- The road was bumpy at first, but it began to flatten out as we approached the city.
- Over time, the sand dunes naturally flatten out due to wind and weather.
Synonyms:
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to remove wrinkles or bumps and make something completely flat or level
- She used an iron to flatten out the wrinkles in her dress.
- The construction crew worked hard to flatten out the surface of the road.
- After sewing, she had to flatten out the fabric to prepare it for cutting.
- He tried to flatten the paper out by running his hand over it to remove the creases.
- The landscaper had to flatten the ground out to create a smooth lawn.