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scale back
scale back vb (adverb) to reduce or make a reduction in the level of activity, extent, numbers, etc Translationsscale back
scale backTo minimize or reduce something in size or scope. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scale" and "back." With such a dramatic decrease in funding, we're going to have to scale back on our project now.See also: back, scalescale backv. To reduce the scope or extent of something according to a standard or by degrees; reduce something in calculated amounts: The company scaled back the scheduled pay increase. After reviewing its budget, the school scaled its sports activities back.See also: back, scaleEncyclopediaSeescale |