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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 lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project.
Os lenhadores tiveram que derrubar o velho carvalho para liberar espaço para o novo projeto de construção.
Environmentalists protested the decision to cut down a grove of ancient trees for the development of a shopping mall.
Os ambientalistas protestaram contra a decisão de derrubar um bosque de árvores antigas para o desenvolvimento de um shopping.
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 gardener had to cut down the tall grass in the backyard to maintain a neat appearance.
O jardineiro teve que cortar a grama alta no quintal para manter uma aparência arrumada.
Before winter, homeowners often cut down their lawns to prevent long grass from becoming a breeding ground for pests.
Antes do inverno, os proprietários muitas vezes cortam seus gramados para evitar que a grama longa se torne um terreno fértil para pragas.
02
reduzir, diminuir
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Transitive: to cut down size or number of something
Exemplos
In an effort to reduce expenses, the company had to cut down its workforce.
Em um esforço para reduzir despesas, a empresa teve que reduzir sua força de trabalho.
The government implemented measures to cut down carbon emissions and combat climate change.
O governo implementou medidas para reduzir as emissões de carbono e combater as alterações climáticas.
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 defender managed to cut down the striker before he could reach the goal.
O defensor conseguiu cortar o atacante antes que ele pudesse chegar ao gol.
The opposing team strategically cut down the forward, preventing a potential scoring opportunity.
O time adversário estrategicamente cortou o atacante, impedindo uma oportunidade de gol potencial.
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 storm 's powerful winds threatened to cut down utility poles lining the street.
Os ventos fortes da tempestade ameaçavam derrubar os postes de serviços públicos alinhados na rua.
The boxer aimed to cut down his opponent with a well-timed punch to the body.
O boxeador visava derrubar seu oponente com um soco bem cronometrado no corpo.
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
Concerned about cholesterol levels, she decided to cut down on her intake of fatty foods.
Preocupada com os níveis de colesterol, ela decidiu reduzir a ingestão de alimentos gordurosos.
The doctor recommended that he cut down on sugary snacks to manage his blood sugar levels.
O médico recomendou que ele reduzisse os lanches açucarados para controlar seus níveis de açúcar no sangue.
