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boil down

boil·down

uncommon

verb

1.

be the essential element

  • “The proposal boils down to a compromise”
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2.

be cooked until very little liquid is left

  • “The sauce should reduce to one cup”
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3.

cook until very little liquid is left

  • “The cook reduced the sauce by boiling it for a long time”
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