to reduce the amount of money spent on something
сократить расходы
"To control inflation, the government decided to cut back on spending."
"Чтобы контролировать инфляцию, правительство решило сократить расходы."
to regain emotional stability and harmony
to process emotions patiently so you understand them
to suddenly start laughing
to not be progressing as quickly as planned
to suddenly attack or criticize someone angrily
to voice concerns on behalf of people who are absent