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to cut back
[phrase form: cut]
01
réduire, diminuer
to decrease something such as size or cost, to make it more efficient, economical, or manageable
Transitive: to cut back on sth
Exemples
Environmental initiatives aim to encourage people to cut back on energy consumption.
Les initiatives environnementales visent à encourager les gens à réduire leur consommation d'énergie.
02
revenir en arrière, retourner en arrière
to go back in time
Intransitive: to cut back | to cut back to a time
Exemples
The novel 's narrative often cut back to the protagonist's childhood, providing insights into their formative years.
Le récit du roman revient souvent sur l'enfance du protagoniste, offrant un aperçu de ses années de formation.
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réduire, diminuer
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
Exemples
Health officials recommended that individuals cut back on their intake of processed foods for better well-being.
Les responsables de la santé ont recommandé que les individus réduisent leur consommation d'aliments transformés pour un meilleur bien-être.
04
tailler
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
Exemples
To maintain the hedge 's neat appearance, it 's essential to cut back the overgrown branches regularly.
Pour maintenir l'apparence soignée de la haie, il est essentiel de tailler régulièrement les branches envahissantes.
