water sth down betydelse and definition

Betydelse av water sth down på svenska

• 0 to add water to a drink, usually an alcoholic drink, in order to make it less strong

• 1 to deliberately make an idea or opinion less extreme, usually so that other people will accept it:

  • The party has watered down its ideals in order to appeal to the centre ground.

• 2 to intentionally make an idea, a proposal, or an opinion less extreme or forceful, usually so that other people will accept it:

  • The report was watered down by the committee.