1. Actions or strategies implemented to reduce costs and decrease spending in an organization, business, or household
The company announced several expense cutting measures to improve profitability.
A empresa anunciou várias medidas de corte de despesas para melhorar a lucratividade.
2. Policies or procedures designed to lower operational expenditures
The government implemented expense cutting measures during the economic crisis.
O governo implementou medidas de corte de despesas durante a crise econômica.