Retrench

ENZH

What Does Retrench Mean?

  • 削减
  • 裁员
  • 节省

Retrench Pronunciation

/rɪˈtrɛn(t)ʃ/

Retrench Definition

verb

Definition

to reduce costs or expenditures; to cut back or economize.

In ZH

减少成本或开支;削减或节省。

How to Use Retrench in a Sentence

  • The company decided to retrench its workforce due to financial struggles.
  • To cope with the recession, many businesses had to retrench their budgets.
  • After assessing the situation, they chose to retrench instead of closing down completely.
  • The government has been forced to retrench its spending on public services.
  • She had to retrench her travel plans after the unexpected expenses.