downsize
verb
down·size
ˈdau̇n-ˌsīz 
downsized; downsizing; downsizes
1
: to reduce in size
especially
: to design or produce in smaller size
2
: to fire (employees) for the purpose of downsizing a business
: to undergo a reduction in size
Examples of downsize in a Sentence
They have downsized the car's engine in the new model.
The company is planning to downsize next year.
The company will be downsized next year.
Recent Examples on the Web
Approximately $8 billion worth of climate tech projects in the U.S. have been downsized or cancelled in 2025 as China and Europe continue to expand cooperation in the field.
—
Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Central and regional offices and districtwide programs should be dramatically downsized.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
The Alum Rock district is downsizing over the next school years.
—Lizette Anaya, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
In June, Jonas Brothers downsized six of their stadium shows and rebooked them for the same dates in smaller venues without giving much of an explanation.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for downsize
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Central and regional offices and districtwide programs should be dramatically downsized.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
The Alum Rock district is downsizing over the next school years.
—Lizette Anaya, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
In June, Jonas Brothers downsized six of their stadium shows and rebooked them for the same dates in smaller venues without giving much of an explanation.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for downsize
Cite this Entry
“Downsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downsize. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
downsize
verb
down·size
ˈdau̇n-ˌsīz
: to reduce in size
the company downsized its staff to cut costs
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share