cut down

definition: to reduce, followed by "on"
example: We cut down on printing expenses by switching to email.
speech part: verb
synonyms: cut
definition: to intercept a player
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: cut out
definition: to cause to come or go down
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: down
definition: to cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
example: The boxer cut their opponent down with two shots to the head.
speech part: verb
synonyms: drop
definition: to cut with a blade or mower
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: mow
definition: to cut with sweeping strokes
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: slash

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