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

Citigroup isn’t just talking about slimming down its sprawling global operations.

From The Wall Street Journal

England have slimmed down their backroom staff since McCullum took charge.

From BBC

It has tried to slim down its product selection, while selling at higher prices and improving its marketing strategy, William Blair analyst Dylan Carden said in a note last year.

From MarketWatch

The biggest safeguard from Paul’s camp was forcing Joshua to slim down by setting the fight’s weight limit at 245 pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bigger companies, like Ethan Allen Interiors were able to slim down operations, getting core materials like wood from domestic suppliers while things like fabric and structural components come for cheaper from Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal