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scale back
to reduce in size or extent
In more detail
1. (verb) to reduce the size, amount, or level of something
2. (verb) to make something smaller by removing some parts or reducing its extent
Examples
- 1. The company decided to scale back its operations due to the economic downturn.
- 2. We had to scale back our vacation plans because of unexpected expenses.
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