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1. to cut away dead or unwanted parts from a plant to help it grow better
2. to remove unnecessary parts from something to make it smaller or more efficient

Examples

• She packed prunes in her lunch for a healthy snack.
• The gardener will prune the rose bushes in early spring.
• We need to prune the dead branches from the apple tree.
• The editor helped prune unnecessary words from the essay.
• He ate prunes every morning for better digestion.
• The city decided to prune its budget by cutting non-essential programs.
• Remember to prune your grape vines before they start growing again.