CUTBACK

cut back

Verb

  1. To reduce the amount of (something).
  2. To reduce spending.
    We need to cut back heavily on office supplies. Is there another vendor we can use?
  3. To reduce consumption.
    He needs to cut back on doughnuts. He weighs 289 pounds!


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cutback

Noun

  1. A reduction in an existing program of some sort.
  2. Maneuver where the surfer turns and surfs back towards where the wave is breaking.
  3. Solvent-thinned bitumen used in cold process roofing adhesives, cements and coatings.
  4. An offensive pass played into a position further from the attacking goal line.


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