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downsize

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: downsize

1
 v
reduce in size or number
2
 v
make in a smaller size
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: downsize
1

v reduce in size or number

“the company downsized its research staff”
Type of:
bring down, cut, cut back, cut down, reduce, trim, trim back, trim down
cut down on; make a reduction in

v dismiss from work

“three secretaries were downsized during the financial crisis”
Type of:
furlough, lay off
dismiss, usually for economic reasons
2

v make in a smaller size

“the car makers downsized the SUVs when fuel became very expensive”
Type of:
reduce, shrink
reduce in size; reduce physically
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