balance down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To achieve a balance, usually by decreasing something, e.g., revenue.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
By lowering costs, we can balance down to eliminate the deficit, instead of trying to increase revenue, which would be balancing up.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To calculate a balance (a total).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “balance down” mean?
To achieve a balance, usually by decreasing something, e.g., revenue.
Is “balance down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.