downsize
[ doun-sahyz ]
/ ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz /
verb (used with object), down·sized, down·siz·ing.
to design or manufacture a smaller version or type of: The automotive industry downsized its cars for improved fuel economy.
to reduce in number; cut back.
adjective
Also down·sized.
being of a smaller size or version: a downsize car.
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British Dictionary definitions for downsize
downsize
/ (ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz) /
verb -sizes, -sizing or -sized (tr)
to reduce the operating costs of a company by reducing the number of people it employs
to reduce the size of or produce a smaller version of (something)
to upgrade (a computer system) by replacing a mainframe or minicomputer with a network of microcomputers
Compare rightsize
Cultural definitions for downsize
downsize
To reduce in number, especially personnel: “The company decided to downsize half the workers in the aircraft division.” It can also be used in reference to objects: “I decided to downsize my wardrobe and threw out all my old T-shirts.”
notes for downsize
Downsize is a recent
euphemism for “fire, lay off.” Company managers often use this term in an attempt to soften the blow of wide-scale layoffs.