downsize

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To make a company smaller by reducing the number of workers.

   The company downsized its research staff during the crisis.

2. 2
   verb

   To reduce something in size or number.

   They downsized to a smaller car to save money on fuel.

3. 3
   verb

   To remove someone from their job, usually as part of cost-cutting.

   Joe got downsized and decided to become a plumber.

From down- + size.

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