belt–tightening
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Learner's definition of BELT–TIGHTENING
[noncount]
:
a reduction in spending
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changes that are made in order to save money
— often used before another noun
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see also tighten your belt at 1belt
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The recession has caused many companies to do some belt-tightening.
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a belt-tightening measure/move/policy
