prune
Translation
to prune, to trim, to cut back
Examples
You should prune the rose bushes in spring.
You should prune the rose bushes in spring.
We need to prune the budget.
We need to prune the budget.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to trim (a plant) You should prune the rose bushes in spring.
((sth.)) to reduce (sth.) We need to prune the budget.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trim, cut, reduce; Antonyms: expand, increase
Etymology
From Old French 'proignier', meaning 'to clip'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'prune' a tree to improve its future growth, just like you 'prune' a budget to improve financial health. Also note that 'prune' is a type of dried plum.