verb
- to reduce the size of something, especially a company or workforce
- to move to a smaller home or living space
Usage: business context
Examples
- The company downsizes its workforce during economic downturns.
- Management downsizes the department to cut costs.
- She downsizes to a smaller apartment after retirement.
- The corporation downsizes its operations in several states.
- He downsizes his home when the children move out.
- The factory downsizes production due to decreased demand.