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Term: flatten out

Description:

Flatten out is a phrasal verb that can have various meanings depending on the context. It generally refers to making something flat, smooth, or even, or becoming flat or level.

Possible Senses:

1. Transitive Verb: to make something flat or even
2. Intransitive Verb: to become flat or level
3. Idiom: to recover or stabilize after a period of fluctuation or instability
4. Idiom: to calm down or relax after a period of stress or excitement

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Verb
• Noun (rare usage)

Examples:

1. Transitive Verb - to make something flat or even:

Sample Sentence: He used a roller to flatten out the wrinkles on the fabric.

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2. Intransitive Verb - to become flat or level:

Sample Sentence: The pile of clothes on the chair slowly flattened out as we removed them.

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3. Idiom - to recover or stabilize after a period of fluctuation or instability:

Sample Sentence: After a significant drop in sales, the stock market finally started to flatten out.

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4. Idiom - to calm down or relax after a period of stress or excitement:

Sample Sentence: It took him some time to flatten out after the exhilarating roller coaster ride.

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