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to cut down
[phrase form: cut]
01
derrubar, cortar
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
Transitive: to cut down a tree or other plant
Exemplos
The lumberjack skillfully cut down trees with powerful swings of his ax.
O lenhador habilmente derrubou árvores com golpes poderosos de seu machado.
1.1
cortar, podar
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
Exemplos
The farmer decided to cut down the wheat field at the peak of its maturity for a bountiful harvest.
O agricultor decidiu cortar o campo de trigo no auge de sua maturidade para uma colheita farta.
02
reduzir, diminuir
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Transitive: to cut down size or number of something
Exemplos
The company has cut down production to meet environmental goals.
A empresa reduziu a produção para cumprir metas ambientais.
03
interceptar, bloquear
(in sports or games) to block a player and stop them from moving forward or making progress
Transitive: to cut down a player
Exemplos
The coach emphasized the importance of teamwork in order to cut down the opposition's key players effectively.
O treinador enfatizou a importância do trabalho em equipe para cortar efetivamente os jogadores-chave do adversário.
04
derrubar, cortar
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
Exemplos
The medieval knight managed to cut down his adversary with a decisive swing of his sword.
O cavaleiro medieval conseguiu derrubar seu adversário com um golpe decisivo de sua espada.
05
reduzir, diminuir
to limit or avoid certain types of food or ingredients for health or dietary reasons
Transitive: to cut down on certain types of food
Exemplos
The decision to cut down on caffeine and alcohol contributed to his overall well-being.
A decisão de reduzir a cafeína e o álcool contribuiu para o seu bem-estar geral.
