Cut back

verb

Word Frequency: 2.1

Definitions

1.verbTo reduce the amount of (something).

2.verbTo reduce spending.

"We need to cut back heavily on office supplies. Is there another vendor we can use?"

3.verbTo reduce consumption.

"He needs to cut back on doughnuts. He weighs 289 pounds!"

4.verbTo perform the cutback maneuver.

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