boil down

• boil down

boil down

Verb

be the essential element; "The proposal boils down to a compromise"

Synonyms:

• reduce
• come down
• boil down

Verb

be cooked until very little liquid is left; "The sauce should reduce to one cup"

Synonyms:

• boil down
• reduce
• decoct
• concentrate

Verb

cook until very little liquid is left; "The cook reduced the sauce by boiling it for a long time"

Synonyms:

• reduce
• boil down
• concentrate