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belt–tightening
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belt–tightening
(noun)
belt–tightening
/
ˈ
bɛltˌtaɪtn̩ɪŋ/
noun
belt–tightening
/
ˈ
bɛltˌtaɪtn̩ɪŋ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of BELT–TIGHTENING
[
noncount
]
:
a reduction in spending
:
changes that are made in order to save money
The recession has caused many companies to do some
belt-tightening
.
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often used before another noun
a
belt-tightening
measure/move/policy
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tighten your belt
at
1
belt
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