인력을 감축하거나 사업 규모를 줄이다.
To reduce the number of employees or the scale of operations in a company to cut costs.
예문:
"The tech giant announced plans to downsize its marketing department by the end of the year."
"Many firms were forced to downsize during the economic recession to stay afloat."
더 작은 집으로 이사하여 살림을 줄이다.
To move to a smaller home, typically after children have grown up or to reduce living expenses.
예문:
"After their children left for college, the couple decided to downsize to a city apartment."
"Downsizing can be a great way to simplify your life and save on maintenance costs."
물건이나 부품의 크기를 더 작게 만들다.
To make an object or a component smaller in size.
예문:
"The manufacturer decided to downsize the engine to improve fuel efficiency."
"We need to downsize the packaging to reduce shipping costs and environmental impact."