downsizing - Definition and Meaning

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(verb)

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make (a company or organization) smaller by eliminating staff positions

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a TV news producer told what happened after her network downsized the newsroom

(verb)

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move to a smaller place of residence

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I am downsizing from a large five-bedroom house to a two-bedroom flat

(verb)

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make (something) smaller

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I downsized the rear wheel to 26 inches

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