reduce
US /rɪˈduːs/
UK /rɪˈduːs/
1.
mengurangi, menurunkan, memperkecil
make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
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We need to reduce our expenses.
Kita perlu mengurangi pengeluaran kita.
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The company decided to reduce its workforce.
Perusahaan memutuskan untuk mengurangi jumlah karyawannya.
2.
mereduksi, menyederhanakan, mengentalkan
change to a simpler or more basic form
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The complex problem was reduced to a simple equation.
Masalah kompleks itu direduksi menjadi persamaan sederhana.
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The sauce was reduced by simmering to thicken it.
Saus itu dikentalkan dengan direbus untuk membuatnya lebih kental.
3.
menurunkan, merendahkan, mendemosi
bring to a lower or weaker state; demote
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He was reduced to tears by the sad news.
Dia terpaksa menangis karena berita sedih itu.
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The officer was reduced in rank for misconduct.
Petugas itu diturunkan pangkatnya karena pelanggaran.