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flatten the curve

/ˈflætən ðə kɜrv/ /ˈflætən ðə kɜːv/
idiom Health Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 eğriyi düzleştirmek
  2. 2 yayılmayı yavaşlatmak

Definition (English)

  1. To slow down the spread of an illness so that hospitals are not overwhelmed.
  2. To reduce the peak number of infections during a disease outbreak.

Example Sentences

  1. We need to flatten the curve to protect the healthcare system.
    Sağlık sistemini korumak için eğriyi düzleştirmeliyiz.
  2. Social distancing helps flatten the curve.
    Sosyal mesafe eğriyi düzleştirmeye yardımcı olur.

Synonyms

slow the spreadreduce infection rate

Related Words

pandemicinfectionhealthhospitalvirusprevention

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