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to cut down
[phrase form: cut]
01
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
Transitive: to cut down a tree or other plant
1.1
to use a blade or mower to trim or reduce the height of something, typically plants, grass, or vegetation
02
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Transitive: to cut down size or number of something
03
(in sports or games) to block a player and stop them from moving forward or making progress
Transitive: to cut down a player
04
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
05
to limit or avoid certain types of food or ingredients for health or dietary reasons
Transitive: to cut down on certain types of food
cut down
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Example
The lumberjack skillfully cut down trees with powerful swings of his ax.
The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project.
The city had to cut down several diseased trees to prevent the spread of the infection to healthier ones.
Environmentalists protested the decision to cut down a grove of ancient trees for the development of a shopping mall.
Clearing the backyard required cutting down overgrown bushes and shrubs with a sharp implement.
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