to decrease the amount of something you use
disminuir la cantidad de algo que usas (disminuir la cantidad de algo que usas)
"Try to use less of water while washing dishes."
"intenta usar menos de agua mientras lavas los platos." (intenta **usar menos de** agua mientras lavas los platos.)
to modify behavior to work better with colleagues
to disappoint someone
to start focusing on a new direction or field
to decide to achieve something and focus on it
to help someone see things in a new or different way
to continue working with the same energy and enthusiasm