Pronunciation: /kʌt bæk/
noun a reduction in the amount or extent of something
A1 I need to make a cut back on my spending.
A2 The company had to make some cut backs in order to stay afloat.
B1 The government announced a cut back in public services to reduce the budget deficit.
B2 The company decided to implement a cut back on employee benefits to increase profits.
C1 The CEO's decision to make a cut back in research and development was met with criticism.
C2 The cut back in funding for the arts has had a negative impact on cultural institutions.
verb to reduce the amount or extent of something
A1 I need to cut back on sugar in my diet.
A2 She decided to cut back on her spending to save money.
B1 The company had to cut back on staff due to budget cuts.
B2 In order to reduce expenses, the business had to cut back on unnecessary overhead costs.
C1 The government announced plans to cut back on carbon emissions by 20% over the next decade.
C2 After analyzing the data, the researchers recommended cutting back on the use of fossil fuels to combat climate change.
formal The company had to cut back on expenses in order to stay afloat during the economic downturn.
informal I need to cut back on shopping so I can save money for my vacation.
slang I really need to cut back on the junk food, it's not good for my health.
figurative Sometimes you have to cut back on your social life in order to focus on your career goals.
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