Cari
to cut down
[phrase form: cut]
01
menebang, memotong
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
Transitive: to cut down a tree or other plant
Contoh-contoh
The city had to cut down several diseased trees to prevent the spread of the infection to healthier ones.
Kota itu harus menebang beberapa pohon yang sakit untuk mencegah penyebaran infeksi ke pohon yang lebih sehat.
1.1
memotong, memangkas
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
Contoh-contoh
The groundskeeper used a mower to cut down the overgrown turf on the sports field.
Penjaga lapangan menggunakan mesin pemotong rumput untuk memotong rumput yang tumbuh terlalu tinggi di lapangan olahraga.
02
mengurangi, memotong
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Transitive: to cut down size or number of something
Contoh-contoh
Facing a tight schedule, she had to cut down the length of her presentation.
Menghadapi jadwal yang ketat, dia harus memotong panjang presentasinya.
03
mencegat, menghalangi
(in sports or games) to block a player and stop them from moving forward or making progress
Transitive: to cut down a player
Contoh-contoh
The linebacker 's quick reaction allowed him to cut down the quarterback's pass attempt.
Reaksi cepat linebacker memungkinkannya menghentikan upaya operan quarterback.
04
menebang, merobohkan
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
Contoh-contoh
The storm 's powerful winds threatened to cut down utility poles lining the street.
Angin kencang badai mengancam akan merobohkan tiang-tiang listrik yang berjajar di sepanjang jalan.
05
mengurangi, memotong
to limit or avoid certain types of food or ingredients for health or dietary reasons
Transitive: to cut down on certain types of food
Contoh-contoh
Many people choose to cut down on processed foods as part of a healthier eating regimen.
Banyak orang memilih untuk mengurangi makanan olahan sebagai bagian dari regimen makan yang lebih sehat.
