cut something down

Related to word: cut

片語動詞

Definition (plant)

  1. B2

    to fell a tree or plant by severing it near its base

    • After assessing the age of the trees, the experts decided to cut down the diseased ones.

    • To construct the new apartment building, it is necessary to cut down the forest.

    • If you don't want to deal with problems in the summer, it's best to cut down the trees that threaten your home in the winter.

Definition (reduce)

  1. to decrease the quantity, volume, or dimensions of something

    • To manage expenses, they decided to cut down the budget.

    • She hopes to cut down on her weight through exercise, so she started cutting down on her calorie intake.

    • The company plans to cut down production levels to respond to the decrease in market demand.