1. to make smaller in size, amount, or number
2. to bring to a simpler or more basic form
3. to force someone or something into a particular state or condition

Examples

• The store reduced prices by 20% during the sale.
• We need to reduce our spending this month.
• The recipe can be reduced to serve four people instead of eight.
• She reduced the complex equation to its simplest form.
• The accident reduced him to tears.
• The company reduced its workforce by 100 employees.
• Please reduce the volume on the television.