Cut back Meaning in English
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈbæk
KUT-bak
kˈʌt/ /bˈæk
KUT-bak
Definition
To reduce the amount or number of something, usually spending, use, or consumption. It can also mean to do less of something.
Usage & Nuances
'Cut back' is informal and most often used for expenses, spending, or habits (e.g., 'cut back on sugar'). The structure is usually 'cut back on [something]'. Not the same as 'cut down' for physical shortening.
Spanish: reducir - recortarPortuguese (BR): reduzir - cortar (gastos)Portuguese (PT): reduzir - cortar (gastos)Chinese (Simplified): 削减 - 缩减Chinese (Traditional): 削減 - 縮減Hindi: कमी करना - घटानाArabic: خفض - تقليصBengali: কমানো - ছাঁটাই করা (প্রচলিত ব্যবহারে)Russian: сократить - уменьшитьJapanese: 減らす - 控えるVietnamese: cắt giảm - hạn chếKorean: 줄이다 - 삭감하다Turkish: azaltmak - kısmakUrdu: کم کرنا - گھٹاناIndonesian: cắt giảm - hạn chế
Example Sentences
We need to cut back on spending this month.
basic
He wants to cut back on sugar in his diet.
basic
The company will cut back jobs next year.
basic
I'm trying to cut back on coffee, but it's so hard!
natural
After seeing my bills, I knew I had to cut back somewhere.
natural
With prices going up, more people are having to cut back just to get by.
natural