rightsize

American  

[rahyt-sahyz] / ˈraɪtˌsaɪz /

verb (used with object)

rightsized, rightsizing

1. to adjust to an appropriate size.

   Layoffs will be necessary to rightsize our workforce.

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rightsize British  

/ ˈraɪtˌsaɪz /

verb

1. to restructure (an organization) to cut costs and improve effectiveness without ruthlessly downsizing

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Etymology

Origin of rightsize

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

“To put the creative houses in the best conditions to succeed, we decided to refocus our portfolio with a meaningfully revised three-year road map and accelerate our cost reductions initiatives to rightsize the organization,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company should continue tackling the cost base in Europe and China, target more cars in different segments, and continue to rightsize its European production footprint.

From The Wall Street Journal

So far, the Fed’s efforts to rightsize its asset holdings have been going according to plan, Williams said, in a speech at a central-bank conference in Frankfurt delivered Friday morning local time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek said last December about 1,500 jobs would be axed as part of "substantial action to rightsize our costs" so that the company could meet its objectives.

From BBC

"The office market... is going to have to rightsize itself and it's not done yet."

From BBC