reduce

azaltmak, düşürmek B1

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

The teacher asked us to reduce the length of our essays.

• Scientists hope to reduce the amount of plastic waste in oceans.
• She reduced her daily coffee intake to improve her sleep.
• The new policy aims to reduce traffic congestion in the city center.
• Advanced algorithms can significantly reduce the time required for data analysis.

• reduce emissions · emisyonları azaltmak The government plans to reduce emissions by 30% over the next decade.
• reduce costs · maliyetleri düşürmek The company introduced new software to reduce costs.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: decreaselower

simpler: cut

opposite: increase

hafifletmek, yatıştırmak B2

to make something less severe, painful, or harmful

The doctor prescribed a cream to reduce inflammation.

• Yoga practices are known to reduce stress in many people.
• Applying ice can reduce swelling quickly after an injury.
• The new law seeks to reduce the risk of fraud in online transactions.
• Advanced filtration systems can reduce the presence of contaminants in drinking water.

• reduce pain · ağrıyı hafifletmek The medication helped reduce pain after the surgery.
• reduce stress · stresi azaltmak Regular exercise can reduce stress.

sb: somebody · sth: something

simpler: lessen