Die back
/daɪ ˈbæk/B2
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1. To have a part of a plant die, usually the above-ground part, while the roots stay alive.
- The harsh winter caused the shrubs to die back to the ground, but they regrew in the spring.
- In colder climates, many perennials die back to survive the winter.
- Gardeners often trim the parts that die back to encourage new growth.
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