Cut back

/kˈʌt bˈak/

/kˈʌt bˈæk/

to cut back

[phrase form: cut]

to decrease something such as size or cost, to make it more efficient, economical, or manageable

to go back in time

to do or consume less of something such as food or activities, usually to improve overall health

to cut off the top parts of a tree, bush, or other plant to either reduce their size or help them grow

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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