to cut down
[phrase form: cut]
01
fälla, hugga ner
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
Transitive: to cut down a tree or other plant
Exempel
In preparation for the storm, residents were advised to cut down weakened or precarious branches from their trees.
I förberedelse för stormen rådades invånarna att hugga ner försvagade eller ostabila grenar från sina träd.
1.1
klippa, beskära
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
Exempel
To control the size of the hedge, the landscaper regularly cut it down with hedge trimmers.
För att kontrollera storleken på häcken, klippte trädgårdsmästaren den regelbundet med häcktrimmare.
02
minska, reducera
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Transitive: to cut down size or number of something
Exempel
I need to cut down on sugar to improve my health.
Jag måste minska socker för att förbättra min hälsa.
03
avlyssna, blockera
(in sports or games) to block a player and stop them from moving forward or making progress
Transitive: to cut down a player
Exempel
In a critical moment of the game, the goalkeeper skillfully cut down the opponent's shot with a brilliant save.
I en kritisk stund i matchen skickligt avbröt målvakten motståndarens skott med en briljant räddning.
04
hugga ner, fälla
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
Exempel
The strong gusts of wind threatened to cut down the fragile tent during the storm.
De starka vindbyarna hotade att fälla det sköra tältet under stormen.
05
minska, begränsa
to limit or avoid certain types of food or ingredients for health or dietary reasons
Transitive: to cut down on certain types of food
Exempel
To support her fitness goals, she made a conscious effort to cut down on refined carbohydrates.
För att stödja sina fitnessmål gjorde hon en medveten ansträngning att minska på raffinerade kolhydrater.
