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reducing expenses

[rɪˈduːsɪŋ ɪkˈspensɪz]
verb phrase
redução de despesas
1. The act of decreasing or lowering the amount of money spent on goods, services, or operations
The company is focused on reducing expenses to improve profitability.
A empresa está focada na redução de despesas para melhorar a lucratividade.
2. Making cuts to a budget or spending plan
Reducing expenses during economic downturns is essential for survival.
Reduzir despesas durante desacelerações econômicas é essencial para a sobrevivência.
NYC Slang
cutting back / tightening the belt
Synonyms
cutting costslowering expensestrimming spendingcost reductionretrenchment
Antonyms
increasing expensesboosting spendingraising costsexpanding budget

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução de despesas
Standard formal business term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
redução de gastos
Common alternative phrasing in informal contexts
São Paulo
corte de despesas
Often used in corporate and financial settings
Portugal
redução de despesas
Standard formal term, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten one's belt
cut corners
trim the fat
make ends meet
penny-pinching
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