Pesquisar
to cut down
[phrase form: cut]
01
cortar
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
1.1
cortar
to use a blade or mower to trim or reduce the height of something, typically plants, grass, or vegetation
Exemplo
The gardener had to cut down the tall grass in the backyard to maintain a neat appearance.
Before winter, homeowners often cut down their lawns to prevent long grass from becoming a breeding ground for pests.
The groundskeeper used a mower to cut down the overgrown turf on the sports field.
The farmer decided to cut down the wheat field at the peak of its maturity for a bountiful harvest.
02
cortar
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
03
cortar
(in sports or games) to block a player and stop them from moving forward or making progress
04
cortar
to cause something to fall by delivering a forceful blow, typically with the intent of bringing it to the ground
05
cortar
to limit or avoid certain types of food or ingredients for health or dietary reasons
Exemplo
The lumberjack skillfully cut down trees with powerful swings of his ax.
The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project.
The city had to cut down several diseased trees to prevent the spread of the infection to healthier ones.
Environmentalists protested the decision to cut down a grove of ancient trees for the development of a shopping mall.
Clearing the backyard required cutting down overgrown bushes and shrubs with a sharp implement.
