Pronunciation: /kʌt daʊn/
verb to reduce the size or amount of something by cutting or chopping
A1 I need to cut down on my sugar intake.
A2 She decided to cut down her expenses by eating out less.
B1 The company plans to cut down on paper usage by going digital.
B2 In order to reduce pollution, the government has implemented measures to cut down on emissions.
C1 The environmental organization is working to cut down deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
C2 The CEO made a decision to cut down on unnecessary expenses to improve the company's financial health.
adjective reduced in size or amount
A1 I need to buy a cut down version of the software.
A2 The cut down tree was blocking the road.
B1 The company decided to use a cut down version of the report for the presentation.
B2 The cut down budget meant there were fewer resources available for the project.
C1 The cut down staff numbers led to increased workloads for the remaining employees.
C2 The cut down regulations resulted in a more streamlined process for obtaining permits.
formal The government plans to cut down on unnecessary spending in the upcoming budget.
informal I really need to cut down on my caffeine intake, it's not good for me.
slang I'm trying to cut down on carbs to get in shape for summer.
figurative She decided to cut down on negative influences in her life to improve her mental health.
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