Pronunciation: /ʃrɪŋk/
noun a person who specializes in psychotherapy and is able to help individuals work through emotional or psychological issues
A1 I accidentally put my favorite sweater in the dryer and now it has shrunk.
A2 She always carries a shrink in her bag in case she needs to resize clothes on the go.
B1 The shrink at the dry cleaners did a great job fixing the hem on my dress.
B2 After losing weight, she had to visit a shrink to alter all her professional suits.
C1 The fashion designer used a special fabric shrink to create a unique texture on the dress.
C2 The shrink in the garment industry is essential for ensuring the perfect fit of clothing items.
verb to become smaller in size or amount, typically as a result of exposure to heat or moisture
A1 The sweater shrank in the wash.
A2 She accidentally shrunk her favorite shirt by putting it in the dryer.
B1 The company had to shrink its workforce due to budget cuts.
B2 The scientist used a special machine to shrink the tumor in the patient's brain.
C1 The government implemented policies to shrink the wealth gap in the country.
C2 The artist used a magnifying glass to shrink the details in his miniature painting.
formal The company had to shrink its workforce in order to cut costs.
informal I need to shrink this sweater before I can wear it again.
slang I heard that new diet pill can make you shrink in no time.
figurative His confidence seemed to shrink as he faced the daunting challenge.
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