to reduce
01
minska, reducera
to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.
Transitive: to reduce degree or amount of something
Exempel
Cutting unnecessary expenses is one way to reduce financial stress.
Att skära ner på onödiga utgifter är ett sätt att minska ekonomisk stress.
02
minska, reducera
to become less in size or amount
Intransitive
Exempel
The prices at the store are expected to reduce after the holiday season.
Priserna i butiken förväntas minska efter säsongen.
03
förenkla, minska
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
Exempel
The researcher used statistical analysis to reduce the vast dataset into meaningful trends and patterns.
Forskaren använde statistisk analys för att reducera den omfattande datamängden till meningsfulla trender och mönster.
04
minska, reducera
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
Exempel
The scandal reduced the company's reputation to shambles, resulting in significant losses.
Skandalen reducerade företagets rykte till spillror, vilket resulterade i betydande förluster.
05
degradera, sänka i rang
to lower someone's rank, position, or level of responsibility
Transitive: to reduce sb to a lower rank or position
Exempel
The board 's decision to reduce him to an advisory role came as a shock to many colleagues.
Styrelsens beslut att reducera honom till en rådgivande roll kom som en chock för många kollegor.
06
minska, förenkla
to simplify an expression by performing operations that make it smaller or more manageable
Transitive: to reduce a mathematical expression
Exempel
To reduce the fraction 12/15, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.
För att förenkla bråket 12/15, dela både täljaren och nämnaren med deras största gemensamma delare.
07
minska, begränsa
to narrow down or limit the extent, size, or scope of something
Transitive: to reduce the extent or scope of something
Exempel
The company decided to reduce its product line to focus on its core offerings.
Företaget beslutade att minska sin produktlinje för att fokusera på sina kärnutbud.
08
reducera
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
Exempel
The electron transport chain in cellular respiration reduces oxygen molecules to produce water.
Elektron transportkedjan i cellulär andning reducerar syremolekyler för att producera vatten.
09
gå ner i vikt, förlora vikt
to lose body weight through lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, physical activity, or medical treatments
Intransitive
Exempel
She 's been able to reduce by making small changes to her lifestyle, like walking more and drinking plenty of water.
Hon har kunnat minska genom att göra små förändringar i sin livsstil, som att gå mer och dricka mycket vatten.
10
reducera, koka in
to simmer a liquid until it thickens and intensifies in flavor through evaporation
Transitive: to reduce a liquid
Exempel
He reduced the cream over low heat, creating a velvety sauce to accompany the seafood.
Han reducerade grädden på låg värme och skapade en sammetslen sås till skaldjuren.
11
minska, förenkla
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
Exempel
In British English, the final " r " sound in words like " car " may be reduced or dropped in connected speech.
På brittisk engelska kan det slutliga "r"-ljudet i ord som "car" minskas eller utelämnas i sammanhängande tal.
12
minska, reducera
to halve the chromosome number during cell division
Intransitive
Exempel
The spindle apparatus plays a crucial role in ensuring that chromosomes separate correctly as cells undergo meiosis and reduce to form gametes.
Spolapparaten spelar en avgörande roll för att säkerställa att kromosomerna separeras korrekt när celler genomgår meios och minskar för att bilda gameter.
13
reducera, återställa
to restore a dislocated or fractured bone to its normal position or alignment
Transitive: to reduce a bone
Exempel
The physical therapist used gentle traction and manipulation techniques to reduce the patient's spinal subluxation.
Fysioterapeuten använde milda traktions- och manipulationstekniker för att minska patientens ryggradssubluxation.
14
minska, kuva
to gain control over somebody or something by overcoming resistance or opposition
Transitive: to reduce sb/sth
Exempel
The conqueror 's ambition was to reduce all neighboring kingdoms, establishing a vast empire under his rule.
Eroberarens ambition var att underkuva alla grannkungadömen och upprätta ett väldigt imperium under sin styrelse.
Lexikalt Träd
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