intentionallycuttingback
verb phraseUK /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ˈkʌtɪŋ bæk/
US /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ˈkʌtɪŋ bæk/
Choosing on purpose to use or do less of something.
She is intentionally cutting back on sweets to stay healthy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Purposely spending less money.
They are intentionally cutting back on shopping this month.
3. On purpose doing fewer activities.
He is intentionally cutting back on weekend plans to rest.
4. Deliberately using less of a resource.
The school is intentionally cutting back on paper use.