downsize

down·size

 (doun′sīz′)

v. down·sized, down·siz·ing, down·siz·es

v.tr.

1. To reduce in number or size: a corporation that downsized its personnel in response to a poor economy.

2. To dismiss or lay off from work: workers who were downsized during the recession.

3. To make in a smaller size: cars that were downsized during an era of high gasoline prices.

4. To simplify (one's life, for instance), as by reducing the number of one's possessions.

v.intr.

1. To become smaller in size by reductions in personnel or assets: Corporations continued to downsize after the economy recovered.

2. To live in a simpler way, especially by moving into a smaller residence.

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downsize

(ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz)

vb (tr) , -sizes, -sizing or -sized

1. (Industrial Relations & HR Terms) to reduce the operating costs of a company by reducing the number of people it employs

2. (Marketing) to reduce the size of or produce a smaller version of (something)

3. (Computer Science) to upgrade (a computer system) by replacing a mainframe or minicomputer with a network of microcomputers. Compare rightsize

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down•size

(ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz)

v.t. -sized, -siz•ing.

1. to reduce in size or number; cut back: to downsize a company or labor force.

2. to dismiss (an employee); lay off: He was downsized and is looking for a new job.

3. to design or manufacture a smaller version of: The company downsized its cars for improved fuel economy.

[1970–75, Amer.]

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downsize

Past participle: downsized
Gerund: downsizing

Imperative

downsize

downsize

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Thesaurus

Verb	1.	downsize - dismiss from work; "three secretaries were downsized during the financial crisis" furlough, lay off - dismiss, usually for economic reasons; "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
	2.	downsize - make in a smaller size; "the car makers downsized the SUVs when fuel became very expensive" shrink, reduce - reduce in size; reduce physically; "Hot water will shrink the sweater"; "Can you shrink this image?"
	3.	downsize - reduce in size or number; "the company downsized its research staff" cut down, reduce, trim back, trim down, cut, cut back, trim, bring down - cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits"

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Translations

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downsize

[ˌdaʊnˈsaɪz]

A. VT → hacer recortes de personal en, hacer recortes de plantilla en (Sp)

B. VI → reducir (el) personal, reducir (la) plantilla (Sp)

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downsize

[ˈdaʊnsaɪz] vt [+ company, industry] → dégraisser

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downsize

[ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz] vt (workforce) → ridurre

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