Downsize

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz/

Downsize (verb)

  1. To make a business smaller, often by closing parts or removing jobs.
  2. To reduce the size, number, or amount of something.
  3. To lower the number of employees, usually because of costs or reorganization.

Examples

  • The company downsized to cut costs.
  • They downsized the office to save money.