belt-tightening
US /ˈbeltˌtaɪt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈbeltˌtaɪt.nɪŋ/
1.
penghematan, pengetatan ikat pinggang
the practice of spending less money because there is less money available
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The company announced a period of belt-tightening due to the economic downturn.
Perusahaan mengumumkan periode penghematan karena kemerosotan ekonomi.
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Families are facing severe belt-tightening measures.
Keluarga menghadapi langkah-langkah penghematan yang parah.