cutbacks
word · lemma: cutback
Definition
Reductions in spending, services, or staff, usually done by companies or governments to save money.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in business, government, or news contexts to talk about reductions due to financial reasons. Common collocation: 'make cutbacks' or 'announce cutbacks.' Often refers to layoffs, but can also mean reducing budgets or other resources.
Spanish: recortesPortuguese (BR): cortes - reduçõesPortuguese (PT): cortes - reduçõesChinese (Simplified): 削减 - 裁员Chinese (Traditional): 削減 - 裁員Hindi: कटौतीArabic: تخفيضاتBengali: কাটব্যাক - বাজেট কাটা - খরচ কমানোRussian: сокращения - урезанияJapanese: 削減 - カットバックVietnamese: cắt giảm - cắt bớtKorean: 감축 - 삭감Turkish: kesinti - azaltmaUrdu: کٹوتی - اخراجIndonesian: pemotongan - pengurangan
Example Sentences
The company announced cutbacks because of lower profits.
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We're facing more cutbacks next year if sales don't improve.
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There were cutbacks in the school's arts program.
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Government cutbacks affected public transportation services.
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After the cutbacks, many employees had to find new jobs.
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The hospital wasn't prepared for the cutbacks in medical staff.
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