retrenched

[US]/rɪˈtrɛnʧt/
[UK]/rɪˈtrɛnʧt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of retrench; to reduce expenses; to economize

Phrases & Collocations

retrenched workers

retrenched staff

retrenched employees

retrenched positions

retrenched jobs

retrenched services

retrenched benefits

retrenched budget

retrenched company

retrenched plan

Example Sentences

the company retrenched several employees due to budget cuts.

after the retrenchment, the remaining staff had to take on extra responsibilities.

he felt insecure after being retrenched from his job.

the government announced retrenchment measures to stabilize the economy.

many workers protested against the retrenchment policies of the management.

she was retrenched unexpectedly and had to look for a new job.

the retrenched staff were offered severance packages.

retrenchment can lead to a decline in employee morale.

he was retrenched during the company’s restructuring process.

retrenchment is often a last resort for struggling businesses.

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