belt-tightening
1 of 1noun/ˈbɛlttaɪtənɪŋ/
Forms:belt-tightenings
1
an act of spending less money during difficult financial times
C2- Belt-tightening became necessary when sales dropped unexpectedly.
- After losing his job, he began belt-tightening to make ends meet.
- During the recession, our family had to start belt-tightening.