Dictionary entryCEFR B1verb
reduce
IPA pronunciation: /rɪˈdjuːs/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
сокращать, уменьшать, снижать
English definition
To make something smaller in size, amount, degree, or importance.
Example
We need to reduce our energy consumption to save money.
Collocations
- reduce costs
- reduce risk
- reduce waste
- reduce the number of
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