Definitions

1. noun

a reduction in quantity or amount, especially one that is harsh or severe

“The company suffered a significant cutdown in sales during the economic downturn.”

2. verb

to reduce the quantity or amount of something, especially harshly or severely

“The manager had to cutdown the budget for the project due to financial constraints.”

3. verb

to reduce or diminish something, especially in a critical or severe way

“The harsh critic cutdown the artist’s performance, saying it lacked depth and emotion.”