maximize
UK/'mæksɪmaɪz/US/'mæksimaiz/
GREC1
Definitions
v.
To make something as great, large, or effective as possible.
使最大化；充分利用。
v.
To enlarge a window to fill the screen (computing).
（计算机）将窗口最大化。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmaximum + -ize (to make) = 'to make maximum,' i.e. to push something to its greatest possible level. Its direct opposite is minimize.
Root maj still carries 25 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.maximize profits利润最大化
- 2.maximize efficiency效率最大化
- 3.maximize the potential充分发挥潜力
- 4.maximize the use of最大化地利用
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company wants to maximize profits this year.
- 2.
Stretch beforehand to maximize the benefit of exercise.
- 3.
Click the icon to maximize the window.