Definition of "cut down" in inglés

Verb

1. To cut downward.

2. To adulterate a drug.

   • We need to cut the cocaine down.

3. To bring down by cutting.

   • They want to cut down several trees to make room for the parking lot.

4. To insult, to belittle.

5. To reduce the amount of something.

   • He wants to cut down on extra steps.
   • Please don't put the candy jar right next to my desk. I'm trying to cut down on sugar.

6. To slay, often in great numbers.

   • I will cut you down where you stand.

7. To shoot a gun; to shoot (someone or many people), usually to kill them.

8. To challenge (someone); to prove superiority to (someone).

Adjective

1. Having been cut down; reduced in strength or power.