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Boil Down (Verb)

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

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The company's success ultimately boils down to its ability to innovate and adapt to changing market trends.
The politician's speech boiled down to a vague promise of economic growth without any concrete plans.
The debate over climate change boils down to whether humans are responsible for the rising temperatures.
Their decision to move to a new city boiled down to the desire for a better quality of life.
The business model boils down to a simple but effective approach of providing excellent customer service.

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

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

To make the reduction, boil down the wine and stock mixture until it's almost syrupy.
The chef was instructed to boil down the broth to intensify the flavors before adding the vegetables.
She carefully monitored the heat as she began to boil down the homemade apple cider to create a sweet syrup.
The recipe calls for boiling down the mixture of water and sugar to create a thick glaze for the ham.
Allow the broth to boil down for at least an hour to concentrate the rich flavors of the stew.

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

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The chef simmered the stock until it would boil down to a rich, flavorful sauce.
The recipe required the liquid to boil down by half before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Reduce heat and let the mixture boil down until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
You can speed up the process by increasing the heat to make the liquid boil down faster.
The cooking time varied depending on how quickly the sauce would boil down to the desired consistency.