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cut down
/kʌt daʊn/
[/kʌt daʊn/]
reduce
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Definition
To reduce the amount of something you do or use. It can also mean to chop down a tree.
Example
The doctor told him to cut down on sugar.
The doctor told him to cut down on sugar.
Etymology
From 'cut' plus 'down', extending the idea of cutting something to a lower level.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in health and budgeting contexts.