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to cut down
[phrase form: cut]
01
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
1.1
to use a blade or mower to trim or reduce the height of something, typically plants, grass, or vegetation
Example
The gardener had to cut down the tall grass in the backyard to maintain a neat appearance.
Before winter, homeowners often cut down their lawns to prevent long grass from becoming a breeding ground for pests.
The groundskeeper used a mower to cut down the overgrown turf on the sports field.
The farmer decided to cut down the wheat field at the peak of its maturity for a bountiful harvest.
02
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
03
(in sports or games) to block a player and stop them from moving forward or making progress
04
to cause something to fall by delivering a forceful blow, typically with the intent of bringing it to the ground
05
to limit or avoid certain types of food or ingredients for health or dietary reasons
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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