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1. (verb) reduce, come down, boil down
be the essential element
"The proposal boils down to a compromise"

2. (verb) boil down, reduce, decoct, concentrate
be cooked until very little liquid is left
"The sauce should reduce to one cup"

3. (verb) reduce, boil down, concentrate
cook until very little liquid is left
"The cook reduced the sauce by boiling it for a long time"

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