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What does cut back mean?

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  1. (on) To reduce the amount of (something).
  2. (on) To reduce spending.
  3. (on) To reduce consumption.
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After spring flowering, remove twiggy growth and cut back laterals to three buds.
If the shrub is still too tall, cut back the stems to just above a strong side shoot.
At winter's end and just before new growth begins, cut back perennials and prune evergreens.
Branches are cut back to laterals that are at least one-third the diameter of the limb being removed.
Let us assume that you have decided, at least for the time being, to stop or cut back your addictive behavior.
And employers, faced with falling demand and dwindling margins, cut back on salaries, raises, benefits, and other perks.

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