cut down

/kˈʌt dˈaʊn/

to cut down

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: cut]

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

synonyms : down

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

synonyms : bring down

cut with a blade or mower

synonyms : mow

intercept (a player)

synonyms : cut out

cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete

synonyms : slash

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

synonyms : drop

to limit or avoid certain types of food or ingredients for health or dietary reasons

Examples

1. I have decided to cut down on my consumption of dairy products due to lactose intolerance.

2. I'm trying to cut down on sugar in my diet, but it's so hard.

3. Processors cut down orders with growers.

4. Some beavers cut down trees as far as 200 meters away from their home pond.