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crunch down

/krʌnʧ daʊn/

crunch downverb

crunched down

Past Simple

crunched down

Past Participle

crunching down

ing-form

/krʌnʧ daʊn/

Translations

réduire fortementEmploi figuré: diminuer nettement une quantité, un coût ou un volume.

The company had to crunch down its expenses to stay afloat during the economic downturn.

L’entreprise a dû réduire fortement ses dépenses pour rester à flot pendant le ralentissement économique.

croquerEmploi concret: mâcher avec un bruit sec et craquant.

He crunched down on the crispy apple, enjoying the fresh taste.

Il a croqué la pomme croustillante en appréciant son goût frais.

Definitions

To reduce or decrease something significantly, often in size or amount.

The company had to crunch down its expenses to stay afloat during the economic downturn.

To chew something with a loud, crackling sound.

He crunched down on the crispy apple, enjoying the fresh taste.

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