Word Meaning

Meaning of retrench

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

Crossword clue for retrench

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