scale back support

[/skeɪl bæk səˈpɔːrt/]
verb phrase
reduzir o apoio
1. to reduce the amount, extent, or level of support being provided to someone or something
The government decided to scale back support for the renewable energy program due to budget constraints.
O governo decidiu reduzir o apoio ao programa de energia renovável devido aos constrangimentos orçamentários.
2. to gradually decrease funding, assistance, or backing
The company had to scale back support for its international offices after the economic downturn.
A empresa teve que reduzir o apoio aos seus escritórios internacionais após a desaceleração econômica.
This phrase is commonly used in political, economic, and corporate contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In the USA, it often appears in policy discussions and budget debates. In Brazil, it is frequently used in government announcements and corporate communications regarding austerity measures or strategic realignment.
NYC Slang
cut back on the help / pull back on support
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reduce supportcut back on supportdecrease supportdiminish supportcurtail supporttrim support
Antonyms / Antônimos
increase supportscale up supportexpand supportboost supportenhance support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir o apoio
most common and neutral translation
General Brazilian
diminuir o suporte
technical/corporate context
Portugal
reduzir o apoio
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
cortar no apoio
more informal, colloquial variant

Related Words

fundingassistancebackingbudget cutsfinancial assistancesubsidy reduction

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten one's belt
cut corners
trim the fat
pull in one's horns
dial back
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