26984 words

trim

16 definitions • 23 examples
1
to make something tidier or more level by cutting a small amount off it:

Examples:

to trim the hedge
My hair needs trimming.
trim something off Trim off the leafy ends of the vegetable before cooking.
2
to reduce the amount or size of something:

Examples:

They're trying to trim their costs, so staff who leave are not being replaced.
3
to decorate something by adding objects, pieces of material, etc. that make it look attractive:

Examples:

The edges of the jacket had been trimmed with sequins.
4
thin in an attractive and healthy way:

Examples:

You're looking very trim - have you lost weight?
5
tidy and well ordered:

Examples:

trim lawns and neat flower beds
6
an act of making something, especially someone's hair, tidier or more level by cutting a small amount off it:

Examples:

a trim I asked the hairdresser for a trim.
give someone/something a trim Just give the ends a trim, please.
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the decorative features of a vehicle, for example the type and colour of the material that is used to cover the seats :

Examples:

The car has a plush interior with full leather trim.
What is the difference between the various Volkswagen trims?
trim level Many dealers have realized that small-car shoppers are willing to buy higher trim levels and optional features.
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physically prepared and ready, or in good condition:

Examples:

in trim for Are you in trim for the run on Sunday?
10
to make something neater or more even by cutting a small amount off:

Examples:

He had a neatly trimmed beard.
11
To trim is also to reduce:

Examples:

We have to trim costs by not making any unnecessary trips.
12
to add decoration to something:

Examples:

The robe was trimmed with fur.
13
material used to add decoration to something:

Examples:

The team’s new uniforms are blue with black trim.
14
thin and appearing to be in good physical condition:

Examples:

He was a short, trim, wiry man.
15
to reduce the amount or size of something:

Examples:

The bank will trim 850 workers as part of a cost-cutting program.
Several programs were eliminated to trim $600,000 from the company's $6.7 million annual budget.
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Examples:

The company needs to trim the fat to make itself attractive to corporate investors.
The article advises on how to trim the fat from your grocery bill.

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