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downsizing

UK
/ˈdaʊn.saɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈdaʊn.saɪ.zɪŋ/

Translations

downsizingnoun
downsizings
pl
The company announced a downsizing to cut costs.
Компания объявила о сокращении для снижения затрат.
Downsizing of the workforce is often a difficult decision for management.
Уменьшение численности рабочей силы часто является трудным решением для руководства.
Additional translations
уменьшение штата
сокращение персонала
Synonyms
reduction
cutback
contraction
diminution
scaling back
streamlining
downsizingadjective
more downsizing
Comp.
most downsizing
Super.
UK
/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪzɪŋ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote reduction in size, scale, or workforce.
Synonyms
scaled-down
reduced
smaller-scale
streamlined
right-sized
compact
miniaturized
cost-cutting
belt-tightening
lean
downsizeverb

downsizing

Gerund

downsized
Past Simple
downsized
Past Participle
downsizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈdaʊn.saɪz/
US
/ˈdaʊn.saɪz/
The company decided to downsize its workforce to cut costs.
Компания решила сократить численность сотрудников, чтобы снизить расходы.
They had to downsize their living space after moving to the city.
Им пришлось уменьшать жилую площадь после переезда в город.
Additional translations
сократить штат
Synonyms
reduce
diminish
cut back
scale down
trim
shrink
contract
Antonyms
upsize
expand
increase

Definitions

downsizingnoun
The process of reducing the number of employees within a company, often to cut costs.
The company announced a downsizing to improve its financial performance.
The act of moving to a smaller home or living space, typically to simplify one's lifestyle or reduce expenses.
After the children moved out, they considered downsizing to a smaller apartment.
downsizingadjective
Relating to or intended for the reduction in size, scale, or workforce; undergoing a process of downsizing.
Several downsizing firms are offering retraining programs.
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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