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to cut down
[phrase form: cut]
01
abbattere
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
Transitive: to cut down a tree or other plant
Esempi
The lumberjack skillfully cut down trees with powerful swings of his ax.
Il boscaiolo ha abilmente abbattuto alberi con potenti colpi della sua ascia.
1.1
tagliare, potare
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
Esempi
The farmer decided to cut down the wheat field at the peak of its maturity for a bountiful harvest.
Il contadino decise di tagliare il campo di grano al culmine della sua maturità per un raccolto abbondante.
02
abbattere
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Transitive: to cut down size or number of something
Esempi
The company has cut down production to meet environmental goals.
L'azienda ha ridotto la produzione per raggiungere gli obiettivi ambientali.
03
intercettare, bloccare
(in sports or games) to block a player and stop them from moving forward or making progress
Transitive: to cut down a player
Esempi
The coach emphasized the importance of teamwork in order to cut down the opposition's key players effectively.
L'allenatore ha sottolineato l'importanza del lavoro di squadra per tagliare fuori efficacemente i giocatori chiave dell'avversario.
04
abbattere, tagliare
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
Esempi
The storm 's powerful winds threatened to cut down utility poles lining the street.
I venti potenti della tempesta minacciavano di abbattere i pali della luce che costeggiavano la strada.
05
ridurre, diminuire
to limit or avoid certain types of food or ingredients for health or dietary reasons
Transitive: to cut down on certain types of food
Esempi
The decision to cut down on caffeine and alcohol contributed to his overall well-being.
La decisione di ridurre la caffeina e l'alcol ha contribuito al suo benessere generale.
