prune
Definitions
To trim or cut away dead or overgrown branches or stems from a plant to encourage growth.
A dried plum, typically having a wrinkled appearance.
To reduce or remove unnecessary parts from something, such as a budget or a text.
Examples
You should prune the dead branches from the rose bushes in early spring.
I ate a dried prune as a healthy snack during my afternoon break.
The company decided to prune its budget by cutting unnecessary travel expenses.