GRE

prune

Definition

To trim a tree or plant by cutting away dead or overgrown branches; also, to reduce something by removing unwanted parts.

한국어 죽은 나무 가지나 과도한 가지를 잘라내거나, 원하지 않는 부분을 제거하여 줄이기

Example

"He pruned the rose bushes to encourage new growth in the spring."