cutting back

[ˈkʌtɪŋ bæk]

verb (gerund/present participle)

reduzindo, diminuindo, cortando

1. reducing the amount, size, or extent of something

We are cutting back on expenses this year.

Estamos reduzindo despesas este ano.

2. trimming or pruning plants or trees

She is cutting back the hedges in the garden.

Ela está podando os arbustos do jardim.

3. reducing consumption or usage of something

Doctors recommend cutting back on sugar and salt.

Os médicos recomendam reduzir o consumo de açúcar e sal.

NYC Slang

cutting back / cutting costs

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

reduzindo, cortando

most common usage in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

diminuindo, cortando

colloquial variant

São Paulo

reduzindo, cortando gastos

business/financial context common

Portugal

reduzindo, diminuindo

formal and standard usage

cutting back on expenses

cutting back on spending

cutting back production

tighten one's belt

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