To reduce the amount of something.
To insult, to belittle.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cut, down.
To bring down by cutting.
(of a varying quantity) To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off.
A comparatively stable level after a period of increase.
A notable level of attainment or achievement.
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.