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to cut back
[phrase form: cut]
01
to decrease something such as size or cost, to make it more efficient, economical, or manageable
Transitive: to cut back on sth
02
to go back in time
Intransitive: to cut back | to cut back to a time
03
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
04
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
cut back
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Example
The school had to cut back on extracurricular activities due to budget constraints.
Faced with financial challenges, the company had to cut back on its workforce.
The government implemented policies to cut back on carbon emissions and combat climate change.
Environmental initiatives aim to encourage people to cut back on energy consumption.
In an effort to control spending, the government had to cut back on non-essential expenditures.
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