Retrench (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Tighten one's belt; use resources carefully.

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Hypernyms

• Husband
• Economise
• Economize

Related Words

• Retrenchment (noun)

Meaning ²

Make a reduction, as in one's workforce; "The company had to retrench".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

• Trim Down
• Cut
• Bring Down
• Cut Down
• Trim Back
• Trim
• Cut Back

Related Words

• Retrenchment (noun)