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to reduce
01
μειώνω, ελαχιστοποιώ
to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.
Transitive: to reduce degree or amount of something
Example
The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers.
Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of certain diseases.
The government implemented measures to reduce pollution in urban areas.
02
μειώνω, ελαττώνω
to become less in size or amount
Intransitive
Example
The swelling in her ankle has reduced significantly since she started taking medication.
As the temperature rose, the snow on the ground began to reduce, eventually melting away.
After the rain stopped, the floodwaters gradually reduced.
03
απλοποιώ, συμπτύσσω
to simplify or present a problem or subject in a more manageable form
Complex Transitive: to reduce a problem or subject into simpler form | to reduce a problem or subject to simpler form
Example
The report was carefully condensed to reduce the complex research findings into easily understandable summaries.
In order to facilitate understanding, the lecturer reduced the intricate biological process to a series of easily digestible stages.
The textbook was designed to reduce historical events into concise narratives.
04
μειώνω, καταβαθμίζω
to bring someone or something to a state or condition that is worse or less desirable than before
Complex Transitive: to reduce sb/sth to an undesirable state
Example
The harsh criticism from his colleagues reduced his confidence to an all-time low.
His reckless behavior reduced his once-promising career to ruins.
The fire reduced the historic building to rubble, devastating the local community.
05
υποβαθμίζω, μειώνω
to lower someone's rank, position, or level of responsibility
Transitive: to reduce sb to a lower rank or position
Example
Due to budget cuts, the company had to reduce several middle managers to lower positions within the organization.
After the merger, some managers were reduced to regular staff roles.
Despite years of dedicated service, he was reduced to a junior position after the restructuring of the department.
06
μειώνω, απλοποιώ
to simplify an expression by performing operations that make it smaller or more manageable
Transitive: to reduce a mathematical expression
Example
A matrix with redundant rows or columns can be reduced by eliminating the redundancies.
0.75 can be reduced to 3/4 by expressing it as a fraction in its simplest form.
We reduce the equation 3x+6x by combining like terms.
07
μειώνω, περιορίζω
to narrow down or limit the extent, size, or scope of something
Transitive: to reduce the extent or scope of something
Example
To enhance security, the organization implemented measures to reduce access to sensitive data.
In order to meet the budget constraints, the project manager had to reduce the scope of the construction project.
The company decided to reduce its product line to focus on its core offerings.
08
μειώνω, μειώνομαι
to undergo a process where an atom, ion, or molecule gains electrons, resulting in a decrease in its oxidation
Transitive: to reduce an element or particle
Example
Oxygen gas is often reduced to water during combustion reactions.
The copper ions in the solution were successfully reduced to form a metallic copper deposit on the cathode.
During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is reduced to form glucose, a process vital for plant growth.
09
μειώνω, αδυνατίζω
to lose body weight through lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, physical activity, or medical treatments
Intransitive
Example
She 's been working hard to reduce for her upcoming wedding.
Despite her busy schedule, she managed to reduce significantly by cutting out junk food.
He 's determined to reduce before his high school reunion.
10
μειώνω, εξατμίζω
to simmer a liquid until it thickens and intensifies in flavor through evaporation
Transitive: to reduce a liquid
Example
The chef reduced the balsamic vinegar until it formed a thick, sweet glaze for the steak.
The recipe instructed to reduce the chicken broth until it thickened, adding richness to the soup.
He reduced the cream over low heat, creating a velvety sauce to accompany the seafood.
11
μειώνω, απλοποιώ
to modify the pronunciation of a word or sound to make it easier to articulate or to accommodate the rhythm and flow of speech
Transitive: to reduce a word or sound
Example
In English, the pronunciation of the word " button " may be reduced in casual speech to " buh-in ".
The unstressed vowel in the word " banana " is often reduced to a schwa sound ( ə ) in connected speech.
The sound " t " in the phrase " next week " may be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
12
μειώνω, απομειώνω
to halve the chromosome number during cell division
Intransitive
Example
In spermatogenesis, primary spermatocytes reduce through meiosis to form haploid spermatids.
During meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material before the cells reduce.
The primary function of meiosis is to ensure that cells reduce properly, resulting in genetic diversity among offspring.
13
μειώνω, διορθώνω
to restore a dislocated or fractured bone to its normal position or alignment
Transitive: to reduce a bone
Example
The orthopedic surgeon successfully reduced the patient's fractured femur back into its proper alignment.
After the car crash, the paramedics administered pain relief to the injured driver before attempting to reduce the displaced hip joint.
The physical therapist used gentle traction and manipulation techniques to reduce the patient's spinal subluxation.
14
μειώνω, καταπνίγω
to gain control over somebody or something by overcoming resistance or opposition
Transitive: to reduce sb/sth
Example
Despite their outnumbered forces, the general 's strategy was to reduce the enemy stronghold through relentless siege tactics.
The army 's decisive victory reduced the opposing forces, securing control over the region.
Through diplomacy and military might, the kingdom sought to reduce neighboring territories.
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