Definition & Meaning of "reduce"

to simplify or present a problem or subject in a more manageable form

to bring someone or something to a state or condition that is worse or less desirable than before

to lower someone's rank, position, or level of responsibility

to simplify an expression by performing operations that make it smaller or more manageable

to narrow down or limit the extent, size, or scope of something

to undergo a process where an atom, ion, or molecule gains electrons, resulting in a decrease in its oxidation

to lose body weight through lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, physical activity, or medical treatments

to simmer a liquid until it thickens and intensifies in flavor through evaporation

to modify the pronunciation of a word or sound to make it easier to articulate or to accommodate the rhythm and flow of speech

to halve the chromosome number during cell division

to restore a dislocated or fractured bone to its normal position or alignment

to gain control over somebody or something by overcoming resistance or opposition