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Meaning
Verb
●
To reduce in
size
or number.
●
To reduce the
workforce
of.
●
To
terminate
the
employment
of.
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Origin
downsize
English
down-
English
size
English
sise
Middle English (1100-1500)
cise
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
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Relocate
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Liquidate
Upsize
Shrink
Remortgage
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Retire
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Renovate
Outsource
Refinance
Remodel
Reallocate
Lower
Diversify
Retool
Redesign
Change
Hire
Upgrade
Rebuild
Refurbish
Revamp
Adjust
Shift
Downgrade
Adapt
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Consolidate
Decrease
Rearrange
Reduce
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Divest
Lose
Subsidize
Streamline
Globalize
Internationalize
Reposition
Modernize
Invest
Reevaluate
Realign
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Sell Up
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Cut Back
Close Down
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