Meaning Of The Word Retrench

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What's The Definition Of Retrench?

retrench
verb: If a person or organization retrenches, they spend less money.

retrench in American English
to cut down or reduce (esp. expenses); curtail
to reduce expenses; economize
intransitive verb: to economize; reduce expenses
transitive verb: to cut down, reduce, or diminish; curtail (expenses)

retrench in British English
verb: to reduce or curtail (costs); economize

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