Definitions

downsize

[doun-sahyz] / ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz /

VERB

to decrease in size, especially of a workforce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curtail cut back cut down diminish phase out reduce retrench scale down shrink trim

STRONG

cut decrease deduct

WEAK

phase down roll back roll down scale back step down trim away tune down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

develop enlarge expand extend grow increase lengthen prolong

STRONG

add raise

Example Sentences

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You can also downsize your entire library with the option labeled “Convert existing photos & videos to Storage saver.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The majority of their buyers are purchasing move-up homes or downsizing, he said.

From Barron's

For others, downsizing or renting could offer greater flexibility and lower ongoing expenses.

From MarketWatch

He added that others are "downsizing and conserving capital to extend their runway".

From Barron's

After pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into U.S. manufacturing, they are downsizing investments, canceling projects and pivoting plants to support making more traditional gas-powered vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal

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