reduction
Collocations
43(noun.)
ADJ
big, considerable, dramatic, drastic, great, huge, large, major, marked, massive, remarkable, severe, significant, substantial
The government announced a significant reduction in carbon emissions over the next decade.
minor, slight, small | further | possible | actual, net, overall, real | across-the-board, general | rapid, sharp, steep | slow | immediate, sudden | gradual, progressive, steady | initial | recent | long-term, permanent | proposed
percentage
Even a small percentage reduction in phone bills can save families hundreds of dollars each year.
capital, cost, debt, deficit, expenditure, pay, price, tariff, tax, wage | emission, noise, pollution, waste | weight | staff | arms, troop
VERB + REDUCTION
achieve, make, secure
The new safety measures helped achieve a significant reduction in workplace accidents last year.
cause, lead to, make, produce, result in
Better insulation in the building led to a significant reduction in heating costs.
avoid
ask for, demand, seek
The workers are demanding a reduction in their working hours.
get, receive
Students who buy their books early can get a significant reduction on the total price.
suffer
The factory suffered a significant reduction in staff after the economic crisis hit.
accept, welcome | give (sb), offer (sb)
propose
The company proposed a reduction in working hours to improve employee wellbeing.
notice, observe, witness
The doctor observed a dramatic reduction in the patient's blood pressure after starting the new medication.
announce
forecast
The weather service forecasted a significant reduction in rainfall for the coming summer.
mean, represent
The new safety rules mean a reduction in workplace accidents over the past year.
show
Recent studies show a significant reduction in plastic waste since the new recycling program began.
REDUCTION + VERB
occur, take place
REDUCTION + NOUN
target
The company announced new reduction targets to cut carbon emissions by half within five years.
PREP
through a/the ~
The company improved efficiency through a reduction in waste management costs.
~ by
The company announced a reduction by half in shipping costs for all customers.
~ from, ~ in
The new factory equipment led to a significant reduction in production costs.
~ on
The store offered a significant reduction on winter clothing during the annual sale.
~ to
The company announced a reduction to staff numbers due to budget cuts.
PHRASES
a reduction in numbers
The company announced a reduction in numbers of staff across all departments.
a reduction in the amount/number/size of sth
The government announced a reduction in the number of public holidays next year.