reduce

/ɹɪdjˈuːs/

/ɹəˈdus/, /ɹiˈdus/, /ɹɪˈdus/

to reduce

MAIN VERB

сокращать

to make something less or smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

синонимы : bring down

сократить

to become less in size or amount

синонимы : shrink

напр

1. A healthy diet and regular exercise can reduce the risk of many diseases.

2. the company's new policy purports to reduce its carbon footprint.

3. You can reduce the bitterness of sour gourd by soaking it in saltwater before cooking.

4. The heavy rain created a thick curtain of water, reducing visibility on the road.