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to reduce
01
reduzir, diminuir
to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.
Transitive: to reduce degree or amount of something
Exemplos
The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish.
O chef sugeriu o uso de ingredientes alternativos para reduzir o teor calórico do prato.
02
diminuir, reduzir
to become less in size or amount
Intransitive
Exemplos
The company 's profits have reduced due to economic downturn.
Os lucros da empresa reduziram devido à desaceleração econômica.
03
simplificar, reduzir
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
Exemplos
The textbook was designed to reduce historical events into concise narratives.
O livro didático foi projetado para reduzir eventos históricos em narrativas concisas.
04
reduzir, diminuir
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
Exemplos
The prolonged drought reduced the fertile farmland to barren wasteland, causing widespread agricultural losses.
A seca prolongada reduziu as terras agrícolas férteis a terrenos áridos, causando perdas agrícolas generalizadas.
05
rebaixar, despromover
to lower someone's rank, position, or level of responsibility
Transitive: to reduce sb to a lower rank or position
Exemplos
In response to declining sales figures, several sales executives were reduced to entry-level sales positions.
Em resposta ao declínio nas cifras de vendas, vários executivos de vendas foram rebaixados para cargos de vendas de nível básico.
06
reduzir, simplificar
to simplify an expression by performing operations that make it smaller or more manageable
Transitive: to reduce a mathematical expression
Exemplos
We reduce the equation 3x+6x by combining like terms.
Nós reduzimos a equação 3x+6x combinando termos semelhantes.
07
reduzir, limitar
to narrow down or limit the extent, size, or scope of something
Transitive: to reduce the extent or scope of something
Exemplos
The company decided to reduce its product line to focus on its core offerings.
A empresa decidiu reduzir sua linha de produtos para se concentrar em suas ofertas principais.
08
reduzir
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
Exemplos
The addition of sodium borohydride served to reduce the aldehyde group in the organic compound to a primary alcohol.
A adição de boroidreto de sódio serviu para reduzir o grupo aldeído no composto orgânico a um álcool primário.
09
emagrecer, perder peso
to lose body weight through lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, physical activity, or medical treatments
Intransitive
Exemplos
She 's excited about the results she 's seeing as she continues to reduce.
Ela está animada com os resultados que está vendo enquanto continua a reduzir.
10
reduzir, cozinhar até engrossar
to simmer a liquid until it thickens and intensifies in flavor through evaporation
Transitive: to reduce a liquid
Exemplos
He reduced the cream over low heat, creating a velvety sauce to accompany the seafood.
Ele reduziu o creme em fogo baixo, criando um molho aveludado para acompanhar os frutos do mar.
11
reduzir, simplificar
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
Exemplos
The sound " t " in the phrase " next week " may be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
O som "t" na frase "next week" pode ser reduzido ou elidido na fala rápida.
12
reduzir, diminuir
to halve the chromosome number during cell division
Intransitive
Exemplos
The primary function of meiosis is to ensure that cells reduce properly, resulting in genetic diversity among offspring.
A função principal da meiose é garantir que as células reduzam adequadamente, resultando em diversidade genética entre os descendentes.
13
reduzir, recolocar
to restore a dislocated or fractured bone to its normal position or alignment
Transitive: to reduce a bone
Exemplos
The physical therapist used gentle traction and manipulation techniques to reduce the patient's spinal subluxation.
O fisioterapeuta usou técnicas suaves de tração e manipulação para reduzir a subluxação espinhal do paciente.
14
reduzir, subjugar
to gain control over somebody or something by overcoming resistance or opposition
Transitive: to reduce sb/sth
Exemplos
The charismatic leader 's ability to inspire loyalty and unity helped him reduce rival factions, consolidating his power.
A capacidade do líder carismático de inspirar lealdade e unidade ajudou-o a reduzir as facções rivais, consolidando seu poder.
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