pare
/pɛr/
verb
- To trim off the outer layer or edge of something, especially with a knife.
- She used a peeler to pare the apple before slicing it.
- He carefully pared the rough edges off the wooden plank.
- The chef showed us how to pare a carrot into thin strips.
- To reduce or diminish something gradually, especially costs or time.
- She tried to pare her expenses by eating out less often.
- The company had to pare its budget to stay profitable.
- We need to pare the schedule down to just the essential meetings.