reduce abruptly

[rɪˈdjuːs əˈbrʌptli]
verb phrase
reduzir abruptamente
1. to decrease or lower something suddenly and sharply without gradual transition
The company decided to reduce abruptly the workforce due to financial crisis.
A empresa decidiu reduzir abruptamente a força de trabalho devido à crise financeira.
2. to cut off or diminish something immediately and drastically
They had to reduce abruptly their expenses when the market crashed.
Eles tiveram que reduzir abruptamente suas despesas quando o mercado desabou.
3. to lower speed, intensity, or level suddenly without warning
The driver had to reduce abruptly the speed to avoid an accident.
O motorista teve que reduzir abruptamente a velocidade para evitar um acidente.
In business contexts in both USA and Brazil, 'reduce abruptly' is commonly used when discussing layoffs, budget cuts, or market downturns. In Brazil, the phrase 'cortar na raiz' (cut at the root) is sometimes used idiomatically to express similar drastic reduction.
NYC Slang
cut it hard and fast
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cut sharplyslash abruptlydecrease suddenlylower dramaticallytrim drastically
Antonyms / Antônimos
increase graduallyexpand slowlyraise progressivelyaugment steadily

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir abruptamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reduzir de repente
common colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
cortar de uma vez
more informal, literal 'cut at once'
Portugal
reduzir bruscamente
preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Words

reduceabruptlydiminishslashtrimcut backsudden decrease

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut to the chase
make a sharp cut
slash and burn
drop like a stone
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