Scale down

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verb

To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something.

The company had to scale down its operations due to the economic crisis.
Visual representation of "scale down" - To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something.

Often appears as...

  • scale down operations
  • scale down production
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Business Restructuring

Often used when companies make major changes to survive or improve profitability.

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Due to market decline, they had to scale down their workforce.
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Negative Undertone

Implies something negative like a reduction in business or activities due to adverse circumstances.

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To avoid bankruptcy, the store scaled down its branches.
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Cost Management

Can refer to reducing expenses or investments in certain areas.

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The festival had to scale down its budget for performers.
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