downsize
verb
down·size
ˈdau̇n-ˌsīz 
downsized; downsizing; downsizes
1
: to reduce in size
especially
: to design or produce in smaller size
2
: to fire (employees) for the purpose of downsizing a business
: to undergo a reduction in size
Examples of downsize in a Sentence
They have downsized the car's engine in the new model.
The company is planning to downsize next year.
The company will be downsized next year.
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But their choice is becoming a familiar one these days, as federal downsizing places pressure on arts organizations across the Chicago area to make do without funding.
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Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
This enables leaders to make informed decisions about downsizing, reconfiguring or investing in new locations, as well as ensure real estate decisions align with business goals and the company culture.
—Alaa Pasha, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
That is a reasonable accommodation for a couple or small family, or anyone who appreciates the efficiency of downsizing.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
As last week’s debate on the sprawling GOP budget bill demonstrated, the two parties have refused to downsize their legislative ambitions to these systematically smaller and more ephemeral majorities.
—Ronald Brownstein, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
This enables leaders to make informed decisions about downsizing, reconfiguring or investing in new locations, as well as ensure real estate decisions align with business goals and the company culture.
—Alaa Pasha, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
That is a reasonable accommodation for a couple or small family, or anyone who appreciates the efficiency of downsizing.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
As last week’s debate on the sprawling GOP budget bill demonstrated, the two parties have refused to downsize their legislative ambitions to these systematically smaller and more ephemeral majorities.
—Ronald Brownstein, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for downsize
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downsize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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downsize
verb
down·size
ˈdau̇n-ˌsīz
: to reduce in size
the company downsized its staff to cut costs
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