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cost cutting

[/kɔːst ˈkʌtɪŋ/]
noun
redução de custos
1. The practice of reducing expenses or spending in order to save money, often by eliminating unnecessary services, products, or staff
The company implemented cost cutting measures to improve profitability during the recession.
A empresa implementou medidas de redução de custos para melhorar a lucratividade durante a recessão.
2. Actions taken to decrease operational expenses without significantly affecting core business operations
Cost cutting in the manufacturing sector led to job losses.
A redução de custos no setor de manufatura resultou em perdas de empregos.
NYC Slang
belt-tightening
Synonyms
cost reductionexpense reductionbudgetingdownsizingeconomizing
Antonyms
spending increasebudget expansioninvestment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução de custos
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese business contexts
São Paulo
corte de custos
Alternative term commonly used in São Paulo business environments
Portugal
corte de despesas
Preferred term in Portuguese business language

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten your belt
trim the fat
reduce overhead
streamline operations
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