cut red tape en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
from cut "to remove" + red tape "excessive bureaucratic procedures"
Meanings
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(US, idiomatic) To reduce bureaucracy.
This insurance company is an expert at cutting red tape to process your claim faster.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cut red tape | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| cut red tape | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| cutting red tape | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| cuts red tape | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |