No. 867 in Greek
μειωθεί
"Μειωθεί" means "be reduced" or "decrease" in English.
In a sentence
Η θερμοκρασία μπορεί να μειωθεί κατά τη διάρκεια της νύχτας.
The temperature can decrease during the night.
Here, 'μειωθεί' is used in a literal sense to describe the reduction in temperature during a specific time.
Ο στόχος είναι να μειωθεί η κατανάλωση ενέργειας.
The goal is to reduce energy consumption.
In this sentence, 'μειωθεί' is used in a metaphorical context, referring to achieving a literal reduction in energy use as an objective.
Για να βελτιωθεί η παραγωγικότητα, πρέπει να μειωθεί ο χρόνος αναμονής.
To improve productivity, the waiting time must be reduced.
Here, 'μειωθεί' illustrates a decrease in time, aiming towards an improvement in efficiency, representing an operational context.
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