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

Consumer goods conglomerates have been trying to slim down their operations as they struggle to deal with stubborn inflation and slow growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

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 • Jan. 5, 2026

Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it plans to separate its artificial hip and knee business into a stand-alone company to be called DePuy Synthes—the latest attempt to slim down by the healthcare giant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

The move is part of the government's drive to slim down the Civil Service, with a view to saving money and restructuring how the state works.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2025

Consequently, whenever Groves made plans to slim down the Manhattan Project’s lab network, he left the Rad Lab alone.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik