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Definition retrench in British English

retrench verb

verb

/rɪˈtrentʃ/

1

to reduce costs or the amount that you spend, in order to save money

Example

Competition from cheaper imports is forcing manufacturers to retrench.

Synonyms and related words

(a) false economy balance the budget/books budget

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2

to make a worker redundant

Synonyms and related words

fire lay off retire

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Definition retrench in British English