reduce to


Definition: Meaning of, reduce to in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɪˈdjuːs;rɪˈdʒuːs tə;tʊ;tuː /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
reduce to reduced to reduced to
Present Participle Third Person Singular
reducing to reduces to
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  1. reduce something to something to make something change into a different form by damaging it or crushing it
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  2. reduce someone to something to force someone into an unpleasant state or situation
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  3. reduce someone to tears/silence to upset or shock someone so much that they cry or are unable to speak
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