#1 cut back v. return in time; "the film cut back to an earlier event in the story". wn #2 cut back v. cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits". wn #3 cut back v. cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden". wn #4 cut back v. place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school". wn