cut back

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verb (phrasal verb)

reduzir, cortar, diminuir

1. to reduce the amount, size, or quantity of something

The company decided to cut back on expenses.

A empresa decidiu reduzir despesas.

2. to trim or prune plants or trees

We need to cut back the roses in the garden.

Precisamos podar as rosas do jardim.

3. to reduce consumption or use of something (often harmful)

The doctor advised him to cut back on sugar.

O médico o aconselhou a reduzir o consumo de açúcar.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

reduzir, cortar, diminuir

commonly used in business and everyday contexts

São Paulo

cortar, reduzir gastos

frequent in commercial and financial discussions

Rio de Janeiro

diminuir, reduzir

standard usage similar to general Brazilian

Portugal

reduzir, cortar, diminuir

equivalent usage with same meaning

cut back on

trim the fat

tighten your belt

pare down

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