Cut Back — synonyms, definition

1. cut back (Verb)

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cut back (Verb) — Return in time. ex. "the film cut back to an earlier event in the story"

cut back (Verb) — Make a reduction in, cut down on. ex. "The employer wants to cut back health benefits"

cut back (Verb) — Cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of. ex. "cut back the plants in the garden"

cut back (Verb) — Place restrictions on. ex. "cut back drinking in school"

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2. cut back (Noun)

cut back (Noun) — A reduction in quantity or rate.

decrease diminution reduction step-down service cutback