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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The move is part of President Donald Trump’s promise to downsize the federal government.
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Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
The outlet said more are expected Friday, and the administration has fired thousands of probationary employees in an effort to downsize the federal government.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Callahan estimates about 60 to 70% of Elbow Room customers want a casita for multi-generational living, which is fairly common in San Antonio.
Elbow Room often builds for people whose older parents are downsizing, or who want to build a separate home for their adult children on the same property.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
According to a World Economic Forum report released last month, 41% of employers expect to downsize their workforce as AI begins to replicate roles.
—Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
The outlet said more are expected Friday, and the administration has fired thousands of probationary employees in an effort to downsize the federal government.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Callahan estimates about 60 to 70% of Elbow Room customers want a casita for multi-generational living, which is fairly common in San Antonio.
Elbow Room often builds for people whose older parents are downsizing, or who want to build a separate home for their adult children on the same property.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
According to a World Economic Forum report released last month, 41% of employers expect to downsize their workforce as AI begins to replicate roles.
—Natalie Kainz, NBC News, 26 Feb. 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 15 Mar. 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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