cut into

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb Phrasal Verb : - To interrupt or reduce something, especially time, money, or a continuous activity : The phrase "cut into" means to decrease the amount of something available or to intrude upon a period of time or a resource. - To begin to cut or carve the surface of something : In a literal sense, it can mean to make an initial incision or groove in a material. Usage and Examp...