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to cut down
[phrase form: cut]
01
cortar
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
Transitive: to cut down a tree or other plant
Ejemplos
The city had to cut down several diseased trees to prevent the spread of the infection to healthier ones.
La ciudad tuvo que talarr varios árboles enfermos para prevenir la propagación de la infección a los más saludables.
1.1
cortar, podar
to use a blade or mower to trim or reduce the height of something, typically plants, grass, or vegetation
Transitive: to cut down grass or vegetation
Ejemplos
The groundskeeper used a mower to cut down the overgrown turf on the sports field.
El encargado del mantenimiento usó una cortadora para cortar el césped crecido en el campo deportivo.
02
reducir
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Transitive: to cut down size or number of something
Ejemplos
Facing a tight schedule, she had to cut down the length of her presentation.
Ante un horario ajustado, tuvo que reducir la duración de su presentación.
03
interceptar, bloquear
(in sports or games) to block a player and stop them from moving forward or making progress
Transitive: to cut down a player
Ejemplos
The linebacker 's quick reaction allowed him to cut down the quarterback's pass attempt.
La rápida reacción del linebacker le permitió cortar el intento de pase del quarterback.
04
derribar, taladrar
to cause something to fall by delivering a forceful blow, typically with the intent of bringing it to the ground
Transitive: to cut down sb/sth
Ejemplos
The medieval knight managed to cut down his adversary with a decisive swing of his sword.
El caballero medieval logró derribar a su adversario con un golpe decisivo de su espada.
05
reducir, disminuir
to limit or avoid certain types of food or ingredients for health or dietary reasons
Transitive: to cut down on certain types of food
Ejemplos
Many people choose to cut down on processed foods as part of a healthier eating regimen.
Muchas personas eligen reducir los alimentos procesados como parte de un régimen alimenticio más saludable.
