Downsize Definition & Meaning
downsize
- verb
- dismiss from work; "three secretaries were downsized during the financial crisis"
- make in a smaller size; "the car makers downsized the SUVs when fuel became very expensive"
- reduce in size or number; "the company downsized its research staff"
"Downsize" in song lyrics
See how downsize is used in real songs:
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"don't need no yes men round me, I downsize"
Silk-E — All Out
Words that rhyme with downsize
Usage tips for "downsize"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does downsize mean?
- dismiss from work; "three secretaries were downsized during the financial crisis" make in a smaller size; "the car makers downsized the SUVs when fuel became very expensive" reduce in size or number; "the company downsized its research staff"
- What part of speech is downsize?
- Downsize is a verb.
- How many definitions does downsize have?
- Downsize has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).