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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In some cases, agencies may negotiate new leases to stay in place, downsize their existing space or relocate elsewhere.
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Christopher L. Keller, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The temporary restraining order came in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of labor unions and organizations as the Republican administration moves to dramatically downsize the federal workforce.
—Janie Har, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
While layoffs related to efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to downsize the federal workforce may show up in future reports, the labor market remains resilient.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Amid economic pressures, rapid developments in AI technology and other broader changes in the media landscape, many companies are downsizing or restructuring their communications departments.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Christopher L. Keller, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The temporary restraining order came in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of labor unions and organizations as the Republican administration moves to dramatically downsize the federal workforce.
—Janie Har, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
While layoffs related to efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to downsize the federal workforce may show up in future reports, the labor market remains resilient.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Amid economic pressures, rapid developments in AI technology and other broader changes in the media landscape, many companies are downsizing or restructuring their communications departments.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 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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