Scale back Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Common in business or organizational contexts; implies reducing from an original plan. Used for budgets, workforce, projects, and activities. More formal than 'cut down'. Not typically used for physical objects like furniture.
Spanish: reducir - recortarPortuguese (BR): reduzir - cortarPortuguese (PT): reduzir - cortarChinese (Simplified): 缩减 - 减少Chinese (Traditional): 縮減 - 減少Hindi: कम करना - घटानाArabic: تقليص - خفضBengali: কমানো - সংক্ষিপ্ত করাRussian: сократить - уменьшитьJapanese: 縮小する - 規模を縮めるVietnamese: cắt giảm - thu nhỏKorean: 축소하다 - 줄이다Turkish: azaltmak - küçültmekUrdu: کم کرنا - گھٹاناIndonesian: mengurangi - memperkecil
Example Sentences
We need to scale back our spending this month.
basic
The company will scale back its new product launch.
basic
We had to scale back our vacation plans.
basic
Due to budget cuts, the school had to scale back after-school activities.
natural
They decided to scale back on hiring new staff until business improves.
natural
If the weather doesn’t improve, we’ll have to scale back the barbecue plans.
natural