to reduce the amount of something harmful, especially pollution
die Menge von etwas Schädlichem, insbesondere Umweltverschmutzung, verringern (die menge von etwas schadlichem, insbesondere umweltverschmutzung, verringern)
"Nations are taking measures to cut down on emissions from industries."
"Nationen ergreifen Maßnahmen, um Emissionen aus der Industrie zu reduzieren." (Nationen ergreifen Massnahmen, um Emissionen aus der Industrie zu reduzieren.)
to reach an agreement after discussion or struggle
to direct your effort toward a specific goal
to mention something again for clarification
to simplify something to its essential points
to formally present a proposal or resolution for discussion
to exchange information or tips about something