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to cut back
[phrase form: cut]
01
reducir, disminuir
to decrease something such as size or cost, to make it more efficient, economical, or manageable
Transitive: to cut back on sth
Ejemplos
Faced with financial challenges, the company had to cut back on its workforce.
Ante los desafíos financieros, la empresa tuvo que reducir su plantilla.
Environmental initiatives aim to encourage people to cut back on energy consumption.
Las iniciativas ambientales tienen como objetivo animar a la gente a reducir el consumo de energía.
02
retroceder, volver atrás
to go back in time
Intransitive: to cut back | to cut back to a time
Ejemplos
In times of stress, some people may emotionally cut back to earlier, simpler stages of their lives.
En momentos de estrés, algunas personas pueden retroceder emocionalmente a etapas anteriores y más simples de sus vidas.
The novel 's narrative often cut back to the protagonist's childhood, providing insights into their formative years.
La narrativa de la novela a menudo retrocede a la infancia del protagonista, proporcionando información sobre sus años formativos.
03
reducir, disminuir
to do or consume less of something such as food or activities, usually to improve overall health
Transitive: to cut back on food or activities
Ejemplos
Due to environmental concerns, the city decided to cut back on industrial emissions.
Debido a preocupaciones ambientales, la ciudad decidió reducir las emisiones industriales.
Health officials recommended that individuals cut back on their intake of processed foods for better well-being.
Los funcionarios de salud recomendaron que las personas reduzcan su consumo de alimentos procesados para un mejor bienestar.
04
podar
to cut off the top parts of a tree, bush, or other plant to either reduce their size or help them grow
Transitive: to cut back a plant
Ejemplos
The gardener advised cutting back the rose bushes in early spring to stimulate new growth.
El jardinero aconsejó podar los rosales a principios de la primavera para estimular el nuevo crecimiento.
To maintain the hedge 's neat appearance, it 's essential to cut back the overgrown branches regularly.
Para mantener el aspecto ordenado del seto, es esencial podar regularmente las ramas que crecen en exceso.
