Definition of boil down
English to English verb - be the essential element
The proposal boils down to a compromise.
source: WordNet 3.0 - be cooked until very little liquid is left
The sauce should reduce to one cup.
source: WordNet 3.0 - cook until very little liquid is left
The cook reduced the sauce by boiling it for a long time.
source: WordNet 3.0
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