minimize
Pronunciation:
/ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz//ˈmɪn.əˌmaɪz/verb
Definitions
To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.
To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.
Example: I didn't close anything, but I minimized all the windows so I could see the desktop.
To treat (someone) slightingly.