How to Pronounce "scale back"
expression
ˈskeɪɫ/ /ˈbæk
SKAYL-BAK
skˈeɪl/ /bˈæk
SKAYL-BAK
Definition
To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something, especially a plan, project, or activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskeɪɫ/ /ˈbæk
British English
skˈeɪl/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
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SKAYL-BAK
UK
SKAYL-BAK
Listen in Context
We need to scale back our spending this month.
The company will scale back its new product launch.
We had to scale back our vacation plans.
Due to budget cuts, the school had to scale back after-school activities.