to reduce the rate of people without jobs
réduire le taux de chômage (reduire le taux de chomage)
"Industrial expansion aims to cut down unemployment in rural areas."
"L'expansion industrielle vise à réduire le chômage dans les zones rurales." (l'expansion industrielle vise a reduire le chomage dans les zones rurales)
to exchange something for a better option
to turn off or shut down a device completely
to actively try to get a higher position at work
to become aware of political issues and start caring about t...
to slow your pace in preparation for something
to choose not to hold an influential position