downsize

//ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Verb

downsizeInfinitive
downsizePresent tense
downsizedPast tense
downsizedPast participle
downsizingPresent participle
downsizesThird-person singular
1

To reduce the number of employees in a company or organization, typically to cut costs.

The company decided to downsize and laid off 200 employees.

2

To make something smaller in size, scale, or scope.

The company decided to downsize its product line to focus on core items.

3

To move to a smaller residence, especially after retirement or when children leave home.

After the kids moved out, my parents decided to downsize to a smaller apartment.