This is the 16566th most frequent Russian word.
сводятся
"Are reduced to" or "boil down to."
Here, 'сводятся' signifies the idea of summarizing or reducing multiple items into a single primary focus or idea.
Все его планы сводятся к одному — пойти в путешествие.
All his plans boil down to one thing — going on a trip.
In this sentence, 'сводятся' expresses the concept of simplifying complex data or processes to a fundamental or basic level.
Экономические расчёты сводятся к простым формулям.
Economic calculations boil down to simple formulas.
Here, 'сводятся' is used to indicate the analysis or interpretation that narrows down possible causes to a single underlying issue.