retrench
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(verb) make a reduction, as in one's workforce; "The company had to retrench" |
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Related Words: bring down, cut, cut back, cut down, reduce, trim, trim back, trim down |
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2. |
(verb) tighten one's belt; use resources carefully |
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Related Words: conserve, economise, economize, husband |
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