cut back

phr.v. to spend less money or use fewer resources than before.

phr.v. to reduce expenditure or the allocation of resources, often as a budgetary measure.

“The company had to cut back on travel expenses to save money this year.”

“Faced with a significant deficit, the local council was forced to cut back on essential services, sparking widespread public debate.”

phr.v. to do, eat, or drink less of something, usually for your health.

phr.v. to decrease the frequency or quantity of a habit or consumable item, typically for health or lifestyle reasons.

“My doctor told me I need to cut back on sugar and salt.”

“After realizing how much time he was wasting, he decided to cut back on social media use during work hours.”

phr.v. to cut the branches of a plant to make it shorter or help it grow.

phr.v. to prune or shorten the branches or stems of a plant to control its size or encourage new growth.

“You should cut back the rose bushes in late winter before they start growing.”

“The gardener spent the afternoon cutting back the overgrown hedges to restore the view of the valley.”