BOIL DOWN

Definition:

1. [verb] be the essential element; "The proposal boils down to a compromise"
   Synonyms: reduce, come down
   
   
2. [verb] be cooked until very little liquid is left; "The sauce should reduce to one cup"
   Synonyms: reduce, decoct, concentrate
   
   
3. [verb] cook until very little liquid is left; "The cook reduced the sauce by boiling it for a long time"
   Synonyms: reduce, concentrate
   
   

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