cut back

• Réduire la quantité, la fréquence ou l'utilisation de quelque chose, comme les dépenses, la consommation ou une activité, souvent pour des raisons d'économie ou de santé.

To reduce the amount, frequency, or usage of something, such as spending, consumption, or activities, often for reasons of economy or health.

1. Reduce spending or usageB1informal

   To decrease the amount of money spent or resources used.

   réduire (les dépenses ou l'usage)

   • We need to cut back on our monthly expenses.
   • The company decided to cut back on advertising.
   • She is trying to cut back on sugar.

2. Reduce production or activityB1informal

   To do less of something or produce less.

   réduire la production ou l'activité

   • The factory cut back production due to low demand.
   • He cut back on his working hours to spend more time with family.
   • The government cut back on public services.