What does "cut down" mean?

To reduce the amount of something To decrease consumption or usage.

How do you use "cut down" in a sentence?

I'm cutting down on sugar. He needs to cut down on smoking. We cut down our expenses.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To reduce the amount of something

减少

Reducir la cantidad de algo

減らす、控える

줄이다, 삼가다

To decrease consumption or usage.

减少消耗或使用。

Disminuir el consumo o uso.

消費や使用を減らすこと。

소비나 사용량을 줄이는 것.

Base verb: cut

Particle: down

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

I'm cutting down on sugar.
我在减少糖的摄入
Estoy reduciendo el azúcar
砂糖を控えています
설탕을 줄이고 있어요.
He needs to cut down on smoking.
他需要少抽点烟
Necesita fumar menos
彼はタバコを減らす必要がある
그는 담배를 줄여야 한다.
We cut down our expenses.
我们削减了开支
Redujimos nuestros gastos
支出を減らした
지출을 줄였다.

Context: reducing, health

Tone: sensible

From cutting to make smaller.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal