1. to make the difference between two things smaller; to narrow the distance or disparity between two positions, levels, or amounts
The new policy aims to reduce the gap between rich and poor countries.
A nova política visa reduzir a lacuna entre países ricos e pobres.
2. to lessen the disparity in performance, achievement, or status between competing parties
The team worked hard to reduce the gap in the final minutes of the game.
O time trabalhou duro para reduzir a lacuna nos últimos minutos do jogo.