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Meaning of trim in English

trim
verb [ T ]
us
/trɪm/ uk
/trɪm/
-mm-

trim verb [T] (CUT)

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to make something neater or more level by cutting a small amount off it:
to trim the hedge
My hair needs trimming.
trim something off Trim off the leafy ends of the vegetable before cooking.
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to cut something
  • cutOuch, I've cut my finger!
  • chopHe was chopping vegetables to make a stew.
  • sliceSlice the mushrooms and sauté them in butter.
  • snipShe snipped the corner off the seasoning packet.
  • slitHe slit open the envelope with a knife.
  • carveHe carved her name on a tree.
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Cutting and stabbing
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trim verb [T] (REDUCE)

to reduce the amount or size of something:
They're trying to trim their costs, so staff who leave are not being replaced.
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Becoming and making smaller or less
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trim verb [T] (DECORATE)

to decorate something by adding objects, pieces of material, etc. that make it look attractive:
The edges of the jacket had been trimmed with sequins.
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trimmed
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Decorating or making something attractive
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trim
adjective
us
/trɪm/ uk
/trɪm/
trimmer | trimmest

trim adjective (THIN)

approving
thin in an attractive and healthy way:
You're looking very trim - have you lost weight?
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Animal physiology: thin or slender (of people)
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trim adjective (NEAT)

neat and well ordered:
trim lawns and neat flower beds
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Clean & tidy
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trim
noun
us
/trɪm/ uk
/trɪm/

trim noun (CUT)

[ S ]
an act of making something, especially someone's hair, neater or more level by cutting a small amount off it:
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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trim noun (MATERIAL)

[ C or U ]
→  trimming
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decorations or a decoration
  • decorationIt's time to put away the Christmas decorations.
  • ornamentationThe artifacts included a gold bracelet with beaded ornamentation.
  • adornmentShe wore no adornments except for a small watch.
  • embellishmentThe building is plain, avoiding all unnecessary embellishments.
  • trimI like that tan sofa with the bright blue trim.
  • trimmingI want a plain black cardigan with no trimmings.
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Decorations for clothes
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trim noun (OF VEHICLE)

[ C or U ]
the decorative features of a vehicle, for example the type and color of the material that is used to cover the seats :
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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The interior of vehicles
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trim noun (PREPARED)

in trim UK informal
physically prepared and ready, or in good condition:
in trim for Are you in trim for the run on Sunday?
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(Definition of trim from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

trim | Intermediate English

trim
verb [ T ]
us
/trɪm/
-mm-

trim verb [T] (CUT)

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to make something neater or more even by cutting a small amount off:
He had a neatly trimmed beard.
To trim is also to reduce:
We have to trim costs by not making any unnecessary trips.

trim verb [T] (DECORATE)

to add decoration to something:
The robe was trimmed with fur.
trim
noun [ U ]
us
/trɪm/

trim noun [U] (DECORATION)

material used to add decoration to something:
The team’s new uniforms are blue with black trim.
trim
adjective [ -er/-est only ]
us
/trɪm/
-mm-

trim adjective [-er/-est only] (THIN)

thin and appearing to be in good physical condition:
He was a short, trim, wiry man.
(Definition of trim from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

trim | Business English

trim
verb [ T ]
uk
/trɪm/ us
-mm- (also trim back)
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to reduce the amount or size of something:
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.
trim costs/debt/growth
trim the fat informal
FINANCE
to reduce unnecessary spending:
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.
(Definition of trim from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of trim

trim
Trim bottom ends so each half will stand up.
From The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
They will have to find more revenues or trim costs to make up the difference.
From NPR
If they choose whole milk, they may have to trim calories elsewhere.
From NPR
Sales were trimmed by 16 percent for 2009, by 16 percent for 2008 and by 11 percent for 2007.
From Bloomberg
He cut income taxes 25% and trimmed others as well.
From Los Angeles Times
I could then trim the clip and save it as a new file.
From Wired
Trim any stray threads, and make sure buttons and hardware are properly affixed.
From Minneapolis Star Tribune
Cut off stem and trim around stem base of artichoke.
From NPR
Trim the artichokes: cut away stem and most of the tough outer leaves.
From NPR
Trim and athletic, the only thing he loves more than his family and his work is golfing.
From Plain Dealer
Inside the cabin, the flowing design theme continues with trim materials consisting of carbon fiber and aluminum for a sporty flair.
From CNET
The speakers black cloth grilles and brushed metal trim are indeed tasteful; the shiny black and chrome remote is also pretty slick.
From CNET
The filmmakers keep things moving at a clip -- the entire movie, credits and all, clocks in at a trim 73 minutes.
From Variety
Body modifications, engine changes, and special interior trims are available to the client that is looking for a more bespoke experience.
From Business Insider
Trim and tanned, with muscle filling out his frame, the doctor looked every bit the anti-aging miracle man.
From The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
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Collocations with trim

trim

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black trim
The black trim was now painted to match the body color, and the front bumper now featured rounded fog lights.
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brick trim
It is a likewise asymmetrical two-and-a-half-story structure of bluestone walls with brick trim, rebuilt to its original plan after a fire.
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chrome trim
Private car versions received foglights in the grille as well as more chrome trim.
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Translations of trim

in Chinese (Traditional)
剪, 修剪，修整, 減少…
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剪, 修剪，修整, 减少…
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in Spanish
podar, cortar un poco, adorno…
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aparar, cortar, diminuir…
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（少しだけ）～を切る, 切り取る, 切（き）り取（と）る…
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kesip düzeltmek, kırkmak, uçlarını almak…
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couper légèrement, réduire, coupe [feminine] d’entretien…
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podar, tallar una mica…
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bijknippen, versieren, (zeil)klaar maken…
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beskære, trimme, kante…
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klippa, jämna, putsa…
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memotong sedikit, menghias, menyusun layar mengikut keadaan cuaca…
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zurechtschneiden, besetzen, trimmen…
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klippe, stusse, redusere…
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підрізувати, підстригати, оздоблювати…
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подравнивать, подстригать, подрезать…
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يَشْذُب…
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zastřihnout, zkrátit, olemovat…
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memangkas, menghiasi, menyesuaikan layar…
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ตัด, ตัดแต่ง, จัดเตรียม (ใบเรือ) ให้เหมาะสมกับสภาพากาศ…
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tỉa, cắt, cắt ngắn…
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przycinać, odkrawać, redukować…
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potare, tosare, spuntare…
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