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cost-cutting measures

[/kɔst ˈkʌtɪŋ ˈmeʒərz/]
noun phrase
medidas de redução de custos
1. Actions or strategies implemented to reduce expenses and lower overall costs in a business, organization, or budget
The company implemented cost-cutting measures to improve profitability during the economic downturn.
A empresa implementou medidas de redução de custos para melhorar a lucratividade durante a desaceleração econômica.
2. Specific policies or procedures designed to minimize spending without necessarily reducing output or quality
The government announced several cost-cutting measures to balance the budget.
O governo anunciou várias medidas de redução de custos para equilibrar o orçamento.
NYC Slang
tightening the belt; cutting corners
Synonyms
economy measuresausterity measuresbudget cutscost reduction strategiesexpense reduction initiatives
Antonyms
spending increasesinvestment expansionbudget expansionspending boost

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medidas de redução de custos
standard usage in Brazilian business contexts
São Paulo
corte de custos
more informal, commonly used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
medidas de economia
alternative phrasing used in business and government
Portugal
medidas de contenção de custos
formal usage in Portuguese business and political discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten one's belt
trim the fat
cut corners
penny pinching
economize on expenses
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