Pronunciation: /kʌt.bæk/
noun a reduction in the amount or quantity of something
A1 The company had to make a cutback in spending to stay in business.
A2 Due to budget constraints, the school had to implement cutbacks on extracurricular activities.
B1 The government announced a cutback in funding for public transportation.
B2 The CEO decided to implement a series of cutbacks to improve the company's financial performance.
C1 The company's cutback on research and development ultimately led to a decrease in product innovation.
C2 The cutback in staff resulted in increased workloads for the remaining employees.
verb to reduce the amount or quantity of something
A1 I need to cut back on eating sweets.
A2 She decided to cut back on her expenses to save money.
B1 The company had to cut back on staff due to financial difficulties.
B2 The government is planning to cut back on social welfare programs.
C1 The CEO announced a cutback in the company's budget for the next fiscal year.
C2 The decision to cut back on research funding was met with criticism from the scientific community.
formal The company had to implement a cutback in order to reduce costs.
informal They had to make a cutback in spending to stay within budget.
slang We're gonna have to do a cutback on our shopping spree.
figurative Sometimes we need to make a cutback in our social life to focus on personal growth.
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