cutback period
[/ˈkʌtbæk ˈpɪriəd/]
nounpl: cutback periods
período de redução de gastos
1. A time period during which an organization, government, or individual reduces spending, expenses, or production
During the economic recession, many companies entered a cutback period to preserve cash flow.
Durante a recessão econômica, muitas empresas entraram em um período de redução de gastos para preservar o fluxo de caixa.
2. A phase of austerity measures or cost-cutting initiatives
The government announced a cutback period that would affect public sector salaries.
O governo anunciou um período de redução de gastos que afetaria os salários do setor público.
The term 'cutback period' gained prominence in English-speaking business culture during economic downturns, particularly the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19 pandemic. In Brazil, this concept is widely discussed in corporate and governmental contexts, reflecting the country's cyclical economic patterns. The term emphasizes structured, temporary measures rather than permanent changes, which is culturally significant in understanding organizational resilience strategies.
NYC Slang
belt-tightening time
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