to make something seem less important or serious than it is
уменьшить важность или серьезность чего-то, чем оно есть на самом деле
"The minister tried to play down the controversy in the media."
"Министр попытался приуменьшить важность спора в СМИ."
to make someone understand your message clearly
to rely on teammates for help or support
to tug or hold onto something repeatedly
to grow into a role or habit as you get older
to send a short message to someone
to allow yourself to express feelings or be vulnerable
