[Phrasal Verb] CUT DOWN - Learn How to Reduce Usage and Items Efficiently!

Reduce the amount or number

Cut down" is a versatile phrasal verb used when you want to express reducing something in quantity or size. For instance, if you're trying to spend less money, you might say, "I need to cut down on shopping." It's also commonly used in environmental contexts, like when you're discussing reducing waste: "We should cut down on plastic usage.

Example Sentences

1. Let's cut down the old tree in the backyard.

   We should remove the old tree in the backyard.

2. She cut down her coffee intake to reduce anxiety.

   She reduced her coffee consumption to lessen her anxiety.

3. The company is cutting down on paper usage to be more environmentally friendly.

   The company is reducing paper usage to be more environmentally conscious.