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to cut back
[phrase form: cut]
01
reduzir, diminuir
to decrease something such as size or cost, to make it more efficient, economical, or manageable
Transitive: to cut back on sth
Exemplos
The school had to cut back on extracurricular activities due to budget constraints.
A escola teve que reduzir as atividades extracurriculares devido a restrições orçamentárias.
02
voltar no tempo, regredir
to go back in time
Intransitive: to cut back | to cut back to a time
Exemplos
Memories can unexpectedly cut back to moments of joy or sorrow, influencing our present emotions.
As memórias podem voltar inesperadamente a momentos de alegria ou tristeza, influenciando nossas emoções presentes.
03
reduzir, diminuir
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
Exemplos
To promote a healthier work-life balance, the company decided to cut back on overtime hours.
Para promover um equilíbrio mais saudável entre trabalho e vida pessoal, a empresa decidiu reduzir as horas extras.
04
podar, cortar
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
Exemplos
Before winter, many gardeners choose to cut back perennial plants to protect them from frost and promote vitality in the next growing season.
Antes do inverno, muitos jardineiros optam por podar plantas perenes para protegê-las da geada e promover a vitalidade na próxima estação de crescimento.
