Definitions

1. verb

to make something smaller or less in amount, size, or degree

“The company will reduce its carbon footprint by using solar energy.”

2. verb

to bring or come to a lower level or amount

“The floodwaters will reduce by next week.”

3. verb

to make something less severe or unpleasant

“The new policy will reduce the tax burden on low-income families.”

4. noun

a decrease or reduction in amount or size

“The company announced a 10% reduce in its workforce.”

5. noun

a bringing or coming to a lower level or amount

“The reduce in the water level allowed us to explore the shipwreck.”