Cut down on Meaning in English
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KUHT DOWN AWN
kˈʌt/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
KUT DOWN ON
Definition
To use or do something less often, especially something unhealthy or unnecessary.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, commonly used to talk about food, drink, or habits (like 'cut down on sugar', 'cut down on smoking'). Often appears with 'on' + noun; not used for cutting physical objects.
Spanish: reducir - disminuir el consumo dePortuguese (BR): reduzir - diminuir o consumo dePortuguese (PT): reduzir - diminuir o consumo deChinese (Simplified): 减少 - 降低Chinese (Traditional): 減少 - 降低Hindi: कम करनाArabic: يقلل من - يخفف منBengali: কম খরচ করা - কমানো - কমিয়ে দেয়াRussian: сократить - уменьшить употреблениеJapanese: 減らすVietnamese: giảm bớtKorean: 줄이다Turkish: azaltmakUrdu: کم کرناIndonesian: mengurangi
Example Sentences
I'm trying to cut down on sugar.
basic
She wants to cut down on watching TV.
basic
Doctors say we should cut down on salt.
basic
I've been trying to cut down on coffee, but it's tough.
natural
If you want to lose weight, you should cut down on junk food.
natural
My doctor told me to cut down on stress at work.
natural