HyperDic: downsize

English > 3 senses of the word *downsize*:
VERB	social	downsize	dismiss from work
	change	downsize	make in a smaller size
	change	downsize	reduce in size or number

downsize > pronunciation
Sounds	daw'nsay.z
Rhymes	actualize ... womanize: 266 rhymes with ayz...

English > *downsize*: 3 senses > verb 1, social
Meaning	Dismiss from work.
Pattern	Somebody ----s somebody
Example	"three secretaries were downsized during the financial crisis"
Broader	furlough, lay off	dismiss, usually for economic reasons

English > *downsize*: 3 senses > verb 2, change
Meaning	Make in a smaller size.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Example	"the car makers downsized the SUVs when fuel became very expensive"
Broader	shrink, reduce	Reduce in size

English > *downsize*: 3 senses > verb 3, change
Meaning	Reduce in size or number.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Example	"the company downsized its research staff"
Broader	reduce, cut down, cut back, trim, trim down, trim back, cut, bring down	cut down on

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