cut back
The phrase 'cut back' generally implies reducing or trimming something, whether it be resources, spending, or physical objects.
Definition
B1General
(common)To reduce the amount or quantity of something.
Example
- The company needs to cut back on spending to stay within budget.
B2Gardening
(specific)To trim or prune plants to encourage growth.
Example
- Cut back the overgrown branches to maintain the tree's shape.
B2Finance
(specific)To decrease spending or budget allocations.
Example
- The city had to cut back on public services due to budget cuts.
B2Navigation
(specific)To reverse or retrace one's steps.
Example
- We had to cut back to the main road after taking a wrong turn.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cut back":
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