to cut back
01
minska, skära ner
to decrease something such as size or cost, to make it more efficient, economical, or manageable
Transitive: to cut back on sth
grammatisk information
morfologisk sammansättning
frasalt
handlingsverb
regelbundet
skiljbar
partikel
back
grundverb
cut
presens
cut back
3:e person singular
cuts back
presens particip
cutting back
enkelt preteritum
cut back
perfekt particip
cut back
Exempel
Faced with financial challenges, the company had to cut back on its workforce.
Inför ekonomiska utmaningar var företaget tvunget att minska sin personalstyrka.
02
gå tillbaka, återvända
to go back in time
Intransitive: to cut back | to cut back to a time
Exempel
In times of stress, some people may emotionally cut back to earlier, simpler stages of their lives.
Under stressiga tider kan vissa människor känslomässigt återgå till tidigare, enklare faser av sina liv.
03
minska, skära ner
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
Exempel
Due to environmental concerns, the city decided to cut back on industrial emissions.
På grund av miljöhänsyn beslutade staden att minska de industriella utsläppen.
04
beskära, klippa tillbaka
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
Exempel
The gardener advised cutting back the rose bushes in early spring to stimulate new growth.
Trädgårdsmästaren rådde att beskära rosbuskar i tidig vår för att stimulera ny tillväxt.
