Scale down
verb
To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something.
The company had to scale down its operations due to the economic crisis.
Often appears as...
- scale down operations
- scale down production
verb
To simplify or reduce in scope especially to the point of being skeletal.
We had to scale down the project because of budget cuts.
Often appears as...
- scale down the project
- scale down the plan
verb
To decrease or reduce in intensity, quantity, or extent.
We need to scale down the servers during off-peak hours to save energy.
Often appears as...
- scale down servers
- scale down operations
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something.
The company had to scale down its operations due to the economic crisis.
Often appears as...
- scale down operations
- scale down production
verb
To simplify or reduce in scope especially to the point of being skeletal.
We had to scale down the project because of budget cuts.
Often appears as...
- scale down the project
- scale down the plan
verb
To decrease or reduce in intensity, quantity, or extent.
We need to scale down the servers during off-peak hours to save energy.
Often appears as...
- scale down servers
- scale down operations
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Business Restructuring
Often used when companies make major changes to survive or improve profitability.
Due to market decline, they had to scale down their workforce.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Undertone
Implies something negative like a reduction in business or activities due to adverse circumstances.
To avoid bankruptcy, the store scaled down its branches.
Pro Tip 3/3Cost Management
Can refer to reducing expenses or investments in certain areas.
The festival had to scale down its budget for performers.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Restructuring
Often used when companies make major changes to survive or improve profitability.
Due to market decline, they had to scale down their workforce.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Undertone
Implies something negative like a reduction in business or activities due to adverse circumstances.
To avoid bankruptcy, the store scaled down its branches.
Pro Tip 3/3Cost Management
Can refer to reducing expenses or investments in certain areas.
The festival had to scale down its budget for performers.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Restructuring
Often used when companies make major changes to survive or improve profitability.
Due to market decline, they had to scale down their workforce.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Undertone
Implies something negative like a reduction in business or activities due to adverse circumstances.
To avoid bankruptcy, the store scaled down its branches.
Pro Tip 3/3Cost Management
Can refer to reducing expenses or investments in certain areas.
The festival had to scale down its budget for performers.
Never forget "Scale down"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension