downsizes; downsized; downsizing
1
: to make (something) smaller
They have downsized the car's engine in the new model.
We downsized to a smaller apartment last year. [=we moved to a smaller apartment]
2
: to make a company smaller and more efficient by reducing the number of workers
The company is planning to downsize next year.
The company will be downsized next year.
The company has downsized [=reduced] its staff.
She was downsized [=she was dismissed from her job] after 15 years with the company.
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“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/downsize. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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