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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
Faced with financial challenges, the company had to cut back on its workforce.
Diante dos desafios financeiros, a empresa teve que reduzir sua força de trabalho.
Environmental initiatives aim to encourage people to cut back on energy consumption.
As iniciativas ambientais visam incentivar as pessoas a reduzir o consumo de energia.
02
voltar no tempo, regredir
to go back in time
Intransitive: to cut back | to cut back to a time
Exemplos
In times of stress, some people may emotionally cut back to earlier, simpler stages of their lives.
Em tempos de estresse, algumas pessoas podem voltar atrás emocionalmente para estágios anteriores e mais simples de suas vidas.
The novel 's narrative often cut back to the protagonist's childhood, providing insights into their formative years.
A narrativa do romance frequentemente volta à infância do protagonista, fornecendo insights sobre seus anos de formação.
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
Due to environmental concerns, the city decided to cut back on industrial emissions.
Devido a preocupações ambientais, a cidade decidiu reduzir as emissões industriais.
Health officials recommended that individuals cut back on their intake of processed foods for better well-being.
Autoridades de saúde recomendaram que os indivíduos reduzam a ingestão de alimentos processados para um melhor bem-estar.
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
The gardener advised cutting back the rose bushes in early spring to stimulate new growth.
O jardineiro aconselhou a podar os roseiros no início da primavera para estimular o novo crescimento.
To maintain the hedge 's neat appearance, it 's essential to cut back the overgrown branches regularly.
Para manter a aparência arrumada da sebe, é essencial podar regularmente os ramos que cresceram demais.
