Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scale-back
verb
/skeɪl bæk/
Definition
To reduce the extent, amount, or size of something.
Examples
- Due to budget cuts, the company had to scale back its marketing efforts.
- We need to scale back our plans for the project to make it feasible.
- After feedback from the team, she decided to scale back the initial proposal.
Meaning
Scaling back involves making something smaller or less complex, often in response to budget constraints or strategic decisions.
Synonyms
- reduce
- cut back
- downsize
- diminish
- trim
