Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flatten-out

verb
/ˈflæt.ən aʊt/
Definition
To become flat or level after being irregular or uneven; to smooth out.
Examples
  • After the arguments, they decided to flatten out their differences and work together.
  • He used a roller to flatten out the dough before baking.
  • The hills flattened out as we approached the valley.
Meaning
The act of making something flat or level; it can refer to physical objects or metaphorically to situations becoming more straightforward or less complicated.
Synonyms
  • level
  • smooth out
  • even out
  • reduce