To reduce to lower terms, as a fraction.
To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned.
To reduce a word or phrase by means of contraction or omission to a shorter recognizable form.
Having one part relatively shorter than another or than the ordinary type.
To lessen; reduce.
To bear or press down (on); press upon; depress; subdue.
To bear, bring or carry down.