Word Meaning

retrench definition and meaning

v. t. To cut off; to pare away.
v. t. To lessen; to abridge; to curtail; as, to retrench superfluities or expenses.
v. t. To confine; to limit; to restrict.
v. t. To furnish with a retrenchment; as, to retrench bastions.
v. i. To cause or suffer retrenchment; specifically, to cut down living expenses; as, it is more reputable to retrench than to live embarrassed.

Crossword clues for retrench

- Lay off (staff)
- Lay off with regard to ditch!
- Make redundant
- Render jobless