#1 cut down v. cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits". wn #2 cut down v. cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete. wn #3 cut down v. cause to come or go down; "The policeman downed the heavily armed suspect"; "The mugger knocked down the old lady after she refused to hand over her wallet". wn #4 cut down v. intercept (a player). wn #5 cut down v. cut with a blade or mower; "mow the grass". wn