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Past Participle
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1
(of a company or organization) to become smaller by reducing the number of employees or departments
- The corporation downsized after losing several major contracts.
- During the merger, the company downsized to streamline operations.
- Management decided to downsize the regional offices.
- The nonprofit downsized to focus on its core programs.
- To remain competitive, the tech firm downsized certain divisions.
2
to design, manufacture, or produce something in a smaller size
- The company downsized the car model for better fuel efficiency.
- The smartphone was downsized to fit comfortably in one hand.
- Engineers downsized the engine to save space and reduce weight.
- They downsized the packaging to reduce shipping costs.
- The designer will downsize the prototype to test ergonomics.
3
to terminate employees as part of a reduction in company size
- The company downsized 200 staff members last quarter.
- Many employees were downsized during the restructuring.
- The recession forced the company to downsize its workforce.
- Senior managers were downsized while junior staff remained.
- The firm will downsize nonessential positions to cut costs.
4
to relocate to a smaller home or living space
- After retirement, they downsized to a modest apartment.
- Many families downsize when children move out.
- She downsized to a studio apartment in the city center.
- They downsized from a large house to a comfortable condo.
- The couple downsized to a smaller home closer to work.