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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If you’ve been in your house long enough — more than 10 years — chances are that it has increased enough in value to make it worth your while to downsize at some point.

From MarketWatch

He downsized his record collection as he converted them to MP3s.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite downsizing a lifetime of belongings, Al and Nenette were able to keep a few things that help make the ADU feel like home.

From Los Angeles Times

The move comes as the government seeks to replace some of the expertise it lost after mass downsizing earlier this year.

From Barron's

downsize

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