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What does cut down mean?

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

Verb
  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see cut,‎ down.
  2. (transitive) To bring down by cutting.
  3. (idiomatic, transitive) To insult, to belittle.
  4. (idiomatic) To reduce the amount of something.
  5. (idiomatic, dated) To slay, often in great numbers.
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You can install a larger fan and a spreader to force more air through your heat sink, and maybe cut down noise at the same time.
He said data from accidents and damage incidents is collected and used to tailor officer and staff training to improve safety and cut down costs.
The bare stump of a tree, obviously cut down to aid the rescue work, pointed accusingly at the sky.
You can quite easily cut down high pitch whines by using sound insulation in cases like Akasa's Pax Mate, which works pretty well.
Brazilian pepper, carrotwood and ear leaf acacia were cut down, and their stumps were treated with herbicide.
The number is programmed into the radio and identifies the caller, which should eventually cut down on hoax distress calls.

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