1-Stop Dictionary Reference

Cutback

This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

n. A decrease; a curtailment: "The political effects of food cutbacks could be devastating” ( New York Times).

n. A sharp reversal of direction, as of a ball carrier in football.

n. A reduction in an existing program of some sort.

n. Maneuver where the surfer turns and surfs back towards where the wave is breaking.

n. Solvent-thinned bitumen used in cold process roofing adhesives, cements and coatings.

n. An offensive pass played into a position further from the attacking goal line.

n. a reduction in quantity or rate; a reduction in the amount of an activity or the funding for an activity.

n. a return to an earlier scene or story line in a novel, movie, etc.

n. a sudden switching of directions of a running football player, a surfboarder, etc.

v. place restrictions on

v. cut down on; make a reduction in

v. return in time

v. cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

n. a reduction in quantity or rate

"The cutback is part of a larger push by the police to cut costs for parade control."

cutbacks

Words that are more generic or abstract

return diminution step-down reduction decrease

service cutback

Words that are found in similar contexts

layoff shortfall downsizing downturn reorganization