to make something seem less important or serious than it is
किसी चीज़ को उससे कम महत्वपूर्ण या गंभीर दिखाना जैसा कि वह है
"The minister tried to play down the controversy in the media."
"मंत्री ने मीडिया में विवाद को कम महत्वपूर्ण बनाने की कोशिश की।"
to reduce ups and downs and make something more stable
to start a journey
to seem to be a particular type of person
to reduce the level of spending
to report obstacles as soon as they appear
to realize one’s identity, purpose, or situation