Phrase guide

balance down

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To achieve a balance, usually by decreasing something, e.g., revenue.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • By lowering costs, we can balance down to eliminate the deficit, instead of trying to increase revenue, which would be balancing up.
  • The costs of buying from that source have gone up, so let's balance down on that by buying from another source.

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verb

Meaning 2

To calculate a balance (a total).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Balance up his account so he knows how much he owes.

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