condense
Definitions
To make something denser or more compact by reducing its volume or extent.
To change a substance from a gaseous or vaporous state into a liquid or solid state.
To express a piece of writing or speech in fewer words while retaining the essential meaning.
Examples
The author had to condense the long novel into a short story for the magazine.
Steam will condense into water droplets when it touches a cold surface.
Please condense your presentation to fit within the ten-minute time limit.
Synonyms
abbreviate abridge compress concentrate consolidate contract curtail