View synonyms for scale back

scale back

verb

adverb to reduce or make a reduction in the level of activity, extent, numbers, etc

Shrinking ad revenue in the digital era has caused outlets to scale back on everything.

In Colorado, officials are considering a request from utilities to scale back the net metering policy.

"It's time for the government to scale back," he said, his voice growing louder.

In January, the Fed will start to scale back—taper—its bond purchases, from $85 billion per month to $75 billion.

With the troops gone, Congress has pressured the State Department to scale back its diplomatic presence.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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