Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retrench
verb
/rɪˈtrɛnʧ/
Definition
To cut down or reduce in extent or quantity; to economize.
Examples
- The company had to retrench due to financial losses.
- The government decided to retrench spending on public services.
- To survive the economic downturn, many businesses had to retrench their operations.
Meaning
To retrench means to reduce something, especially in terms of expenses, resources, or workforce, to make an organization or situation more efficient or manageable.
Synonyms
- Cut back
- Reduce
- Economize
- Downsize
- Trim
