v.
1.collapse by releasing contained air or gas
2.release contained air or gas from
3.reduce or lessen the size or importance of
4.produce deflation in
5.reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
6.become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
Idiom of the Day
take steps to (prevent or do something)
to begin to make plans or arrangements for something, to make preparations for something
Our company has begun to take steps to stop people from smoking in the office building.