Downsize Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Downsize

Meaning 1 : design or manufacture in a smaller size

    Example : the car makers downsized the SUVs when fuel became very expensive

Meaning 2 : dismiss from work

    Example : three secretaries were downsized during the financial crisis

Meaning 3 : (of a company) reduce in size or number of employees

    Example : the company downsized its research staff