English Explanatory Dictionary

downsize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To reduce in size or number.
  2. To reduce the workforce of.
  3. To terminate the employment of.

Pronunciation

/ˈdaʊnsaɪz/ en-us-downsize.ogg

Word forms

downsize downsizes downsizing downsized

Etymology

From down- + size.

Synonyms

rightsize axe can decruit dehire discard remove discharge dismiss downsize fire give the axe give someone the boot give someone their cards give the chop give the elbow give someone the heave-ho give someone the old heave-ho lay off let go let someone go make redundant pink slip promote to customer retrench sack serve notice shit-can term terminate throw out unhire

Related words

rightsize upsize

Derived words

downsizable downsizer downsizing dumbsize
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