trim down

Frequency: 7.110.8 per million words

To reduce something in size or number; often used figuratively (e.g., for budgets, staff).

trimADVERB + VERB

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Examples (10)

  • The board will be trimmed down to eight members.
  • The company needs to trim down its operating costs to remain competitive.
  • He's trying to trim down before his wedding to fit into his suit.
  • We had to trim down the guest list significantly due to venue capacity.
  • The project scope was trimmed down due to unexpected budget constraints.
  • The new policy aims to trim down government bureaucracy and improve efficiency.
  • Can you trim down this report? It's far too long for a summary.
  • Many businesses are forced to trim down their workforce during an economic recession.
  • I'm trying to trim down my possessions before moving to a smaller apartment.
  • The government promised to trim down public expenditure in the next fiscal year.