reduce

CEFRB1

/ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːs/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make something smaller, lower, or less.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To bring to an inferior rank; to degrade, to demote.

Examples

  • Using energy-saving bulbs will help to reduce your electricity bill.

  • We have to reduce the cost to a minimum.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ɹɪˈd(j)us/
  • /ɹɪˈdjuːs/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To lose weight.

  2. To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.

  3. To humble; to conquer; to subdue; to capture.

More examples

In context

  • We must reduce energy demand.

  • to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc.

  • to reduce a province or a fort

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Origin

verb

From Middle English reducen, from Old French reduire, from Latin redūcō (“reduce”); from re- (“back”) + dūcō (“lead”). See duke, and compare with redoubt.