Canadian English Meaning of retrench

lay off

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Definitions and Meaning of retrench in English

Wordnet

retrench (v)

tighten one's belt; use resources carefully

make a reduction, as in one's workforce

Webster

retrench (v. t.)

To cut off; to pare away.

To lessen; to abridge; to curtail; as, to retrench superfluities or expenses.

To confine; to limit; to restrict.

To furnish with a retrenchment; as, to retrench bastions.

Webster

retrench (v. i.)

To cause or suffer retrenchment; specifically, to cut down living expenses; as, it is more reputable to retrench than to live embarrassed.

FAQs About the word retrench

lay off

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retreatment => retreatment, retreating => retreating, retreatful => Not provided, retreated => retreated, retreatant => retreatant,