cut down Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cut down on; make a reduction in
   trim; cut; cut back; bring down; reduce; trim down; trim back.
   
   • reduce your daily fat intake
   • The employer wants to cut back health benefits
2. verb cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete
   slash.
   
3. verb cause to come or go down
   down; knock down; push down; pull down.
   
   • The policeman downed the heavily armed suspect
   • The mugger knocked down the old lady after she refused to hand over her wallet
4. verb intercept (a player)
   cut out.
   
5. verb cut with a blade or mower
   mow.
   
   • mow the grass
6. verb cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
   drop; fell; strike down.
   
   • strike down a tree
   • Lightning struck down the hikers

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