[intransitive, transitive] to become or to make something smaller in size or amount. The tumour had shrunk to the size of a pea.

1[intransitive, transitive] shrink (something) to become smaller, especially when washed in water that is too hot; to make clothes, cloth, etc. · 2[intransitive, ...

Definition of shrink noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and ...

Definition of shrink noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and ...

to be unwilling to do something that is difficult or unpleasant. We made it clear to them that we would not shrink from confrontation.

There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun shrink. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

There are 32 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb shrink, 14 of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

shrink from something (used especially in negative sentences) to be unwilling to do something that is difficult or unpleasant.

the process of becoming smaller in size; the amount by which something becomes smaller the shrinkage of heavy industry She bought a slightly larger size to ...

to become smaller, or to make something smaller: Your sweater will shrink if you wash it at too high a temperature.