retrench

verb

re·trench ri-ˈtrench How to pronounce retrench (audio)

retrenched; retrenching; retrenches

transitive verb

: cut down, reduce

: to cut out : excise

: to pare away : remove

intransitive verb

: to make retrenchments

specifically : economize

Example Sentences

When the economy slowed, the company was forced to retrench.

Recent Examples on the Web The company said that revenue for its current quarter would come in around $5.9 billion, down 17% year-over-year, and that its gaming business would continue to retrench.

Julia Horowitz, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 But Wayfair is by far the biggest area tech firm to retrench.

Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 In the mid-’90s, her sales began to decline steadily, dragged down by a long economic slump and changing tastes that forced many haute couture designers, including Ms. Mori, to retrench.

New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 But analysts believe even affluent shoppers could retrench if the stock market continues to weaken.

Christopher Rugaber, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2022 After convening for nine consecutive days at a spring training stadium here, the sides will now retrench and figure out next steps.

Jared Diamond, WSJ, 1 Mar. 2022 Economists say the best way to prepare for a recession is not to retrench, but instead build resilience to protect your finances from an economic shock.

Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 17 June 2022 The technology-rich Nasdaq index this year is down more than 20 percent, which may help slow the economy as chastened investors retrench on spending.

David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 4 June 2022 The government appears to believe that a hostile regulatory environment won’t cause foreign e-commerce companies to retrench, given the size of the potential opportunity.

Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 3 May 2022 See More

单词	retrenching
释义	retrench verb re·trench ri-ˈtrench retrenched; retrenching; retrenches transitive verb 1 a : cut down, reduce b : to cut out : excise 2 : to pare away : remove intransitive verb : to make retrenchments specifically : economize Example Sentences When the economy slowed, the company was forced to retrench. Recent Examples on the Web The company said that revenue for its current quarter would come in around $5.9 billion, down 17% year-over-year, and that its gaming business would continue to retrench. Julia Horowitz, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 But Wayfair is by far the biggest area tech firm to retrench. Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 In the mid-’90s, her sales began to decline steadily, dragged down by a long economic slump and changing tastes that forced many haute couture designers, including Ms. Mori, to retrench. New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 But analysts believe even affluent shoppers could retrench if the stock market continues to weaken. Christopher Rugaber, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2022 After convening for nine consecutive days at a spring training stadium here, the sides will now retrench and figure out next steps. Jared Diamond, WSJ, 1 Mar. 2022 Economists say the best way to prepare for a recession is not to retrench, but instead build resilience to protect your finances from an economic shock. Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 17 June 2022 The technology-rich Nasdaq index this year is down more than 20 percent, which may help slow the economy as chastened investors retrench on spending. David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 4 June 2022 The government appears to believe that a hostile regulatory environment won’t cause foreign e-commerce companies to retrench, given the size of the potential opportunity. Megha Mandavia, WSJ, 3 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology obsolete French retrencher (now retrancher), from Middle French retrenchier, from re- + trenchier to cut First Known Use 1587, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a retrenching 1 of 2 noun as in retrenchment Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance retrenchment shortening contracting shrinking diminishing lowering condensing diminution contraction compressing shrinkage constricting lessening reduction compression diminishment constriction falloff condensation decrease abatement drop fall drop-off Antonyms & Near Antonyms addition accumulating increase proliferation accumulation multiplication mushrooming growth doubling quadrupling tripling rise creep spread See More retrenching 2 of 2 verb present participle of retrench as in reducing formal to change the way things are done in order to spend less money When the economy slowed, the company was forced to retrench. Synonyms & Similar Words reducing cutting slashing shrinking paring decreasing curtailing contracting dropping truncating downsizing trimming diminishing pruning depleting whittling shortening abridging abbreviating dwindling denting cutting down lessening nicking clipping cropping modifying cutting back lowering docking constricting easing condensing compressing downscaling abating knocking down deflating minimizing de-escalating moderating modulating qualifying Antonyms & Near Antonyms extending prolonging inflating lengthening swelling supplementing dilating adding (to) elongating complementing intensifying expanding blowing up enhancing increasing protracting distending heightening augmenting enlarging escalating amplifying raising boosting redoubling aggrandizing See More
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