simplifying
v. B1 Intermediate US //ˈsɪmpɫəˌfaɪɪŋ// UK //sˈɪmplɪfˌaɪɪŋ// sim·pli·fy·ing
v. making something easier to do or understand. You do this by removing extra parts or using clearer words.
v. reducing something to its essential components to make it easier to understand or perform. Present participle of 'simplify'; describes the process of removing complexity or unnecessary detail.
She is simplifying the instructions for the new students.
The designer is simplifying the user interface to help customers complete their purchases more quickly.
By simplifying the legal language in the contract, the firm ensured that all parties fully understood their obligations without needing a consultant to translate the jargon.
Usage
Transitive — requires a direct object representing the thing being made simpler.