prune

verb

Meaning

Trim or cut away dead or overgrown branches from a plant to encourage healthy growth.

Examples

You should prune the apple trees in late winter while they are still dormant.
It is necessary to prune back the hedges every few months to keep the garden neat.

Synonyms: cut, trim, lop, pollard

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prune

verb

Pronunciation: /pruːn/

Definition

Trim or cut away dead or overgrown branches from a plant to encourage healthy growth.

Examples

You should prune the apple trees in late winter while they are still dormant.
It is necessary to prune back the hedges every few months to keep the garden neat.
If you prune the lavender correctly, it will produce a much fuller display of flowers.

How to Use prune

prune back (phrasal verb): To cut a plant significantly to reduce its size. — "You should prune back the bushes before the winter frost arrives."
prune down (phrasal verb): To reduce the size or number of something. — "We need to prune down the list of candidates to just three people."

Synonyms of prune

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