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What does cut back mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word cut back? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (on) To reduce the amount of (something).
  2. (on) To reduce spending.
  3. (on) To reduce consumption.
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Branches are cut back to laterals that are at least one-third the diameter of the limb being removed.
After spring flowering, remove twiggy growth and cut back laterals to three buds.
The worrying thing for holidaymakers and travel agents is the cut back on flights by major tour operators.
If the shrub is still too tall, cut back the stems to just above a strong side shoot.
The Yurok and Hoopa cut back on their annual quotas, to protect future runs.
He cut back on to his left foot before driving the ball across for Derek Nicol to head home.

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