English / phrasal verb
cut back on
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to reduce the amount, quantity, or expenditure of something consumed or used
In context
01
We decided to cut back on unnecessary business travel to keep operating costs down.
02
To stay within his monthly budget, he cut back on dining at expensive restaurants.
Synonyms
Reduce,trim,scale down
Antonyms
Increase,expand,splurge on
Collocations
Cut back on spending,cut back on expenses,cut back on luxuries