Definition of "minimize"

(transitive) To make (something) smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce.  examples

(transitive) To relegate or assign (something) to a less insignificant status; diminish.  examples

(computing, transitive, graphical user interface) To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.  examples

(transitive) To treat (someone) in a slighting manner.  quotations  examples