Definition of "shrink" in İngilizce

verb

1. (transitive) To cause to become smaller.

   • The dryer shrank my sweater.

2. (intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.

   • This garment will shrink when wet.

3. (intransitive) To cower or flinch.

   • Molly shrank away from the blows of the whip.

4. (transitive) To draw back; to withdraw.

5. (intransitive, figuratively) To withdraw or retire, as from danger.

6. (intransitive) To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.

noun

1. Shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

2. (slang, sometimes derogatory) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.

   • You need to see a shrink, you crazy fool.
   • My shrink said that he was an enabler, bad for me.

3. (uncountable, business) Loss of inventory, for example due to shoplifting or not selling items before their expiration date.