Level600
verb (動詞)
downsize
規模を縮小する、人員削減する
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、企業がコスト削減や効率化のために事業や人員の規模を縮小するという文脈でよく登場します。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
reduce
streamline
restructure
📝 Business Examples
Many companies chose to downsize their operations during the recession.
不況の間、多くの企業が事業規模を縮小することを選んだ。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "downsize"
Due to declining sales, the company decided to _______ its workforce.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 売上減少のため、人員削減を行うのが自然な文脈です。
English: Declining sales often lead companies to reduce their workforce.
English: Declining sales often lead companies to reduce their workforce.
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