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
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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Instead of or downsizing his tour because of a lack of demand, Timberlake has added shows.
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Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
The agent added that the actress is selling the nearly $30 million house to downsize, as her kids are getting older.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
The authors believe that notable weight reduction could be accomplished without resorting to vehicle downsizing or compromising safety.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
Relatively high interest rates exacerbate the problem by preventing existing homeowners from trading up or downsizing and taking on new mortgages, further restricting supply.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
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Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2024
The agent added that the actress is selling the nearly $30 million house to downsize, as her kids are getting older.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
The authors believe that notable weight reduction could be accomplished without resorting to vehicle downsizing or compromising safety.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
Relatively high interest rates exacerbate the problem by preventing existing homeowners from trading up or downsizing and taking on new mortgages, further restricting supply.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downsize. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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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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