Definitions

1. verb

to make something flat or to reduce its size or amount

“The company will need to flatten its budget in order to cut costs.”

2. verb

to compress or pack something tightly

“Please flatten the box before throwing it away.”

3. verb

to make something seem less interesting or exciting

“The news story was initially intriguing, but it was eventually flattened by the media’s sensationalism.”

4. verb

to remove or reduce the complexity of something

“The project’s goals were flattened to focus on the most critical objectives.”

5. noun

a flattened or crushed area of land

“The flatten area was a result of the recent landslide.”

6. noun

a type of pastry, typically made from dough that is rolled out and cut into shapes

“The bakery is famous for its delicious flatten pastries.”