reduce budget

[/rɪˈdjuːs ˈbʌdʒɪt/]
verb phrase
reduzir orçamento
1. to decrease the amount of money allocated for a specific purpose or project
The company decided to reduce budget for marketing to improve profitability.
A empresa decidiu reduzir o orçamento de marketing para melhorar a lucratividade.
2. to cut or lower spending in a budgetary plan
We need to reduce budget in the next fiscal quarter due to declining revenues.
Precisamos reduzir o orçamento no próximo trimestre fiscal devido à diminuição de receitas.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, 'reduce budget' is a common necessity during economic downturns or corporate restructuring. In Brazil, this decision often impacts public services and government spending discussions, while in the USA it's frequently discussed in corporate earnings calls and political budget debates.
NYC Slang
tighten the belt / cut the fat
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cut budgettrim budgetslash budgetcurtail spendingdecrease funding
Antonyms / Antônimos
increase budgetexpand budgetboost fundingraise allocation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir orçamento
most common and neutral term used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cortar o orçamento
more colloquial variant, literally 'cut the budget'
São Paulo
reduzir orçamento / diminuir investimento
formal business language, often used in corporate settings
Portugal
reduzir orçamento / cortar despesas
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight variation in emphasis

Related Words

budgetspendingallocationfinancial planningcost-cuttingausterityfiscal discipline

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten one's belt
cut corners
penny-pinching
austerity measures
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