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downsize

UK
/ˈdaʊn.saɪz/
US
/ˈdaʊn.saɪz/

Translations

downsizeverb
downsized
Past Simple
downsized
Past Participle
downsizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈdaʊn.saɪz/
US
/ˈdaʊn.saɪz/
réduireSens général : rendre plus petit ou plus efficient.
They had to downsize their living space after moving to the city.
Ils ont dû réduire leur espace de vie après leur déménagement en ville.
rétrécirQuand quelque chose devient plus petit en taille ou en portée.
Many empty-nesters downsize after their children move out.
De nombreux parents dont les enfants ont quitté la maison rétrécissent leur logement.
licencierPour une entreprise : réduire le nombre de salariés.
The company decided to downsize its workforce to improve profitability.
L'entreprise a décidé de licencier du personnel pour améliorer sa rentabilité.
Synonyms
shrink
contract
trim
scale down
cut back
diminish
reduce
Antonyms
increase
expand
upsize

Definitions

downsizeverb
To reduce the number of employees in a company or organization, usually to cut costs.
The company decided to downsize its workforce to improve profitability.
To make something smaller or more efficient, often by reducing its size or scale.
They had to downsize their living space after moving to the city.
To become smaller in size, scale, or scope, especially by reducing one’s living space or possessions.
Many empty-nesters downsize after their children move out.
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