cutback — a reduction in something, especially spending or employment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a reduction in something, especially spending or employment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌtbæk/
Korean meaning: 축소, 삭감 (특히 지출이나 고용의)
Korean pronunciation: **컷**백
Example Sentences
- The CEO's solution to bankruptcy was simple: fire everyone and call it 'strategic cutbacks.'
- Government cutbacks in education funding have affected public schools nationwide.
- After the cutbacks, the office coffee machine became more valuable than the employees.
cutback
NOUN//ˈkʌtbæk//
a reduction in something, especially spending or employment
The manager announces a sudden cutback, and half the staff lose their jobs.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
'cut'과 'back'이 합쳐진 복합어로, 20세기 초에 등장했습니다. 무언가를 '잘라서 뒤로 물러나게 한다'는 의미에서 '축소, 삭감'의 뜻을 갖게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's solution to bankruptcy was simple: fire everyone and call it 'strategic cutbacks.'”
“Government cutbacks in education funding have affected public schools nationwide.”
“After the cutbacks, the office coffee machine became more valuable than the employees.”
“The hospital had to make significant cutbacks in non-essential services.”
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