Definition of "water down" in English

Verb

1. To dilute with water; to add water to.

   • You need to water down the lemonade a bit more to make it less sweet, dear.

2. To make weaker, less effective.

3. To simplify or oversimplify; to make easier; to make less difficult.

   • If you plan to teach this material to children, you may need to water it down.

4. To make less restrictive; to make more lenient.