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minimize
In a graphical environment, minimizing hides an application that is currently on screen. As an indication that the application is still open, an icon representing the program is placed on a toolbar known as the Taskbar in Windows and the Dock in the Mac. Clicking the icon restores the application to its previous location. See Win Minimize windows.
minimize [′minĀ·ə‚mīz]
(communications)
Condition when normal message and telephone traffic is drastically reduced so messages connected with an actual or simulated emergency will not be delayed.
(computer science)
In a graphical user interface environment, to reduce a window to an icon that represents the application running in the window.


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He decided to restrain his breasts in a chest minimiser and will work hard after surgery to get fit enough to get through the Army medical.
But now, Nicholas, who still hides his breasts with an uncomfortable chest minimiser, despite dropping from a D size bra to an A through exercise, faces a year-long wait for breast surgery before he can join the Army.
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