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 lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project.
Para penebang kayu harus menebang pohon ek tua untuk membersihkan lahan bagi proyek konstruksi baru.
Environmentalists protested the decision to cut down a grove of ancient trees for the development of a shopping mall.
Para pecinta lingkungan memprotes keputusan untuk menebang sekelompok pohon kuno untuk pengembangan pusat perbelanjaan.
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 gardener had to cut down the tall grass in the backyard to maintain a neat appearance.
Tukang kebun harus memotong rumput tinggi di halaman belakang untuk menjaga penampilan yang rapi.
Before winter, homeowners often cut down their lawns to prevent long grass from becoming a breeding ground for pests.
Sebelum musim dingin, pemilik rumah sering memotong rumput mereka untuk mencegah rumput panjang menjadi tempat berkembang biak hama.
02
mengurangi, memotong
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Transitive: to cut down size or number of something
Contoh-contoh
In an effort to reduce expenses, the company had to cut down its workforce.
Dalam upaya mengurangi pengeluaran, perusahaan harus mengurangi tenaga kerjanya.
The government implemented measures to cut down carbon emissions and combat climate change.
Pemerintah menerapkan langkah-langkah untuk mengurangi emisi karbon dan memerangi perubahan iklim.
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 defender managed to cut down the striker before he could reach the goal.
Bek berhasil menghentikan penyerang sebelum dia bisa mencapai gawang.
The opposing team strategically cut down the forward, preventing a potential scoring opportunity.
Tim lawan secara strategis memotong penyerang, mencegah peluang mencetak gol yang potensial.
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.
The boxer aimed to cut down his opponent with a well-timed punch to the body.
Petinju itu bertujuan untuk menjatuhkan lawannya dengan pukulan yang tepat waktu ke tubuh.
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
Concerned about cholesterol levels, she decided to cut down on her intake of fatty foods.
Khawatir dengan kadar kolesterol, dia memutuskan untuk mengurangi asupan makanan berlemak.
The doctor recommended that he cut down on sugary snacks to manage his blood sugar levels.
Dokter menyarankan agar dia mengurangi camilan manis untuk mengelola kadar gula darahnya.
