trim back (Meaning)

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trim back (v)

cut down on; make a reduction in

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To maintain its shape, the gardener meticulously trimmed back the overgrown hedge.
The overgrown vines threatened to block the window, so John diligently trimmed them back.
Before planting, the gardener carefully trimmed back the roots of the sapling to encourage growth.
To promote bushier growth, the florist trimmed back the tips of the lavender stems.
To control its spread, the gardener trimmed back the invasive ivy growing up the wall.
The hairstylist deftly trimmed back the client's bangs to frame her face.
To keep the hair out of her eyes, the swimmer trimmed back her bangs.
The chef precisely trimmed back the fat from the meat to enhance its leanness.
To reduce bulk, the tailor trimmed back the excess fabric from the dress.
The artist meticulously trimmed back the excess paint around the edges of the canvas to achieve a clean finish.

cut down on; make a reduction in

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To maintain its shape, the gardener meticulously trimmed back the overgrown hedge.

The overgrown vines threatened to block the window, so John diligently trimmed them back.

Before planting, the gardener carefully trimmed back the roots of the sapling to encourage growth.

To promote bushier growth, the florist trimmed back the tips of the lavender stems.