slim down

British  

verb

1. to make or become slim, esp intentionally

2. to make (an organization) more efficient or (of an organization) to become more efficient, esp by cutting staff

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noun

1. an instance of an organization slimming down

Example Sentences

She’d slimmed down and shot up and started worrying about clothes.

From Literature

Red Lobster’s chief executive said the chain still needs to slim down to help move past its stint in bankruptcy two years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many companies are slimming down portfolios, restructuring operations, and investing more in healthier, innovative products.

From Barron's

After bingeing on labor during the pandemic, many corporations are slimming down as they face economic uncertainty and threats from AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, facing economic uncertainty and AI threats, they are slimming down.

From The Wall Street Journal