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to cut down
[phrase form: cut]
01
tăia, doborî
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
Transitive: to cut down a tree or other plant
Exemple
The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project.
Lemnarii au trebuit să taie vechiul stejar pentru a elibera spațiu pentru noul proiect de construcție.
1.1
tăia, tunde
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
Exemple
The gardener had to cut down the tall grass in the backyard to maintain a neat appearance.
Grădinarul a trebuit să taie iarba înaltă din curtea din spate pentru a menține o înfățișare îngrijită.
02
reduce, diminua
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Transitive: to cut down size or number of something
Exemple
In an effort to reduce expenses, the company had to cut down its workforce.
În încercarea de a reduce cheltuielile, compania a trebuit să reducă forța de muncă.
03
intercepta, bloca
(in sports or games) to block a player and stop them from moving forward or making progress
Transitive: to cut down a player
Exemple
The defender managed to cut down the striker before he could reach the goal.
Apărătorul a reușit să taie atacantul înainte ca acesta să poată ajunge la poartă.
04
tăia, dărâma
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
Exemple
The boxer aimed to cut down his opponent with a well-timed punch to the body.
Boxerul a urmărit să doboare adversarul cu o lovitură bine cronometrată la corp.
05
reduce, diminua
to limit or avoid certain types of food or ingredients for health or dietary reasons
Transitive: to cut down on certain types of food
Exemple
Concerned about cholesterol levels, she decided to cut down on her intake of fatty foods.
Îngrijorată de nivelul colesterolului, a decis să reducă consumul de alimente grase.
