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Meaning of the word retrench in English

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retrench

US /rɪˈtrentʃ/
UK /rɪˈtrentʃ/
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Verb

1.

reduce costs or spending in response to economic difficulties

Example:
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The company had to retrench by laying off a significant portion of its workforce.
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Families often have to retrench during economic downturns.
Synonym:
economizecut backcut costsmake economiestighten one's belt
2.

withdraw or retreat from a position or situation

Example:
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The army was forced to retrench after heavy losses.
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He decided to retrench from his aggressive stance.
Synonym:
withdrawretreatpull backfall backrecoil
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