balance down

verb2

1. •
   To achieve a balance, usually by decreasing something, e.g., revenue.

   • By lowering costs, we can balance down to eliminate the deficit, instead of trying to increase revenue, which would be balancing up.
   • The costs of buying from that source have gone up, so let's balance down on that by buying from another source.
2. •
   To calculate a balance (a total).

   • Balance up his account so he knows how much he owes.