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    shrink

    US /ʃrɪŋk/

    ・

    UK /ʃrɪŋk/

    B1
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo become smaller
    If you wash this dress it will shrink too small to wear
    n.NounA rude name for a psychiatrist
    My shrink told me that I need to relax and enjoy life rather than be stressed about everything
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make or become smaller than it was before
    Holly hoped that the sweater would not shrink in the wash
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make something smaller than it was before
    I will shrink the bag so it will fit in my car.

    Video subtitles

    Twenty One Pilots - Stressed Out ( cover by J.Fla )

    03:07Twenty One Pilots - Stressed Out ( cover by J.Fla )
    • I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink

      I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink

    • I was cold and I get old, all my fears will shrink.

      I was cold and I get old, all my fears will shrink.

    A2

    Why Food Commercials Cost Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars | Big Business | Business Insider

    09:41Why Food Commercials Cost Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars | Big Business | Business Insider
    • Because I didn't want it to shrink too much.

      Because I didn't want it to shrink too much.

    B1

    Your Microwave's Most Underrated Button | Techniquely with Lan Lam

    10:46Your Microwave's Most Underrated Button | Techniquely with Lan Lam
    • So I'm looking for these to darken in color and for them to shrink slightly.

      So I'm looking for these to darken in color and for them to shrink slightly.

    • in color and for them to shrink slightly.

      in color and for them to shrink slightly.

    B1

    What Happened To Etsy?

    12:05What Happened To Etsy?
    • Could they shrink the size of the organization, have more layoffs, increase the margin?

      Could they shrink the size of the organization, have more layoffs, increase the margin?

    • Could they shrink the size of the organization, have more

      Could they shrink the size of the organization, have more

    B1

    iPhone 15/15 Pro Impressions: Not Just USB-C!

    13:23iPhone 15/15 Pro Impressions: Not Just USB-C!
    • First of all, it's noticeably lighter in the hand, which I love and it seems like it's also enabled them to shrink the body of the Pro iPhones just a little bit.

      First of all, it's noticeably lighter in the hand, which I love and it seems like it's also enabled them to shrink the body of the Pro iPhones just a little bit.

    • to shrink the body of the Pro iPhones just a little bit.

      to shrink the body of the Pro iPhones just a little bit.

    B1

    What India’s Population Surpassing China’s Means for Global Economies | WSJ

    05:34What India’s Population Surpassing China’s Means for Global Economies | WSJ
    • China's population is projected to shrink rapidly.

      China's population is projected to shrink rapidly.

    B1

    This Much Will Kill You

    03:41This Much Will Kill You
    • But if you stop drinking water or consume too much salt, your cells will start to shrink, leading to the condition known as hypernatremia.

      But if you stop drinking water or consume too much salt, your cells will start to shrink, leading to the condition known as hypernatremia.

    • your cells will start to shrink, leading to the condition known as hypernatremia.

      your cells will start to shrink, leading to the condition known as hypernatremia.

    B1

    Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ

    03:42Why the U.K. Is the Only Major Economy Set to Shrink in 2023 | WSJ
    • Britain is the only member of the group of seven nations whose economy is likely to shrink in 2023, according to the International Monetary Fund's January forecasts.

      Britain is the only member of the group of seven nations whose economy is likely to shrink in 2023, according to the International Monetary Fund's January forecasts.

    • is likely to shrink in 2023, according

      is likely to shrink in 2023, according

    B1

    Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World

    10:27Why Citibank Branches Are Closing Around The World
    • Part of the idea is that if you shrink down the footprint, and you're not doing so many things in so many different jurisdictions,

      Part of the idea is that if you shrink down the footprint, and you're not doing so many things in so many different jurisdictions,

    B1

    Breast cancer pill gives patient 'four years of extra time’ | BBC News

    02:31Breast cancer pill gives patient 'four years of extra time’ | BBC News
    • Capivasertib is a targeted treatment with fewer side effects, which has been shown to shrink tumors and extend life.

      Capivasertib is a targeted treatment with fewer side effects, which has been shown to shrink tumors and extend life.

    B1