Cut down: meaning, definitions and examples

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cut down

[ kʌt daʊn ]

^{Context #1}

reduce

To make something smaller in size or amount, or to become smaller in amount.

Synonyms

decrease, diminish, lessen, reduce

Examples of usage

He needs to cut down on his drinking.
She decided to cut down on sugar.
They are planning to cut down on expenses.

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trees

To chop down trees or branches.

Synonyms

chop down, clear-cut, fell

Examples of usage

The company is cutting down trees in the forest.
They are cutting down the old oak tree.

Translations

Translations of the word "cut down" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cortar

🇮🇳 काटना

🇩🇪 abschneiden

🇮🇩 memotong

🇺🇦 вирізати

🇵🇱 ścinać

🇯🇵 切り倒す

🇫🇷 abattre

🇪🇸 cortar

🇹🇷 kesmek

🇰🇷 자르다

🇸🇦 قطع

🇨🇿 pokácet

🇸🇰 zrezať

🇨🇳 砍倒

🇸🇮 posekati

🇮🇸 höggva

🇰🇿 кесу

🇬🇪 მოჭრა

🇦🇿 kəsmək

🇲🇽 cortar

Word origin

The origin of the phrasal verb 'cut down' can be traced back to the Old English word 'cyttan' which meant 'to cut'. Over time, the addition of 'down' gave the verb a specific meaning related to reducing or chopping. The usage has evolved to include both figurative and literal contexts.