cutting back

UK
/ˈkʌtɪŋ bæk/
US
/ˈkʌtɪŋ bæk/

Translations

cut backverb

cutting back

Gerund

cut back
Past Simple
cut back
Past Participle
cutting back
Gerund
UK
/kʌt bæk/
US
/kʌt bæk/
The government plans to cut back on public spending.
Правительство планирует урезать государственные расходы.
We need to cut back on sugar in our diet.
Нам нужно уменьшать количество сахара в нашем рационе.
The company decided to cut back on expenses.
Компания решила сократить расходы.

Definitions

cut backverb
To reduce the amount or quantity of something.
The company decided to cut back on expenses to improve profitability.
To prune or trim a plant to encourage new growth.
She cut back the rose bushes to help them bloom more vigorously next season.
To reduce one's consumption or use of something.
He decided to cut back on sugar to improve his health.