upsize

American  

[uhp-sahyz] / ˈʌpˌsaɪz /

verb (used with or without object)

upsized, upsizing

1. to increase in size, as by hiring additional employees; expand.

   to upsize a business.

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upsize British  

/ ˈʌpˌsaɪz /

verb

1. to increase the operating costs of (a company) by increasing the number of people it employs

2. to increase the size of or produce a larger version of (something)

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Etymology

Origin of upsize

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Also water flooding straight out of the pot holes is a sign it is time to upsize, says Clare.

From BBC

The historically low level of home sales is frustrating renters who want to own and homeowners who want to relocate, upsize or downsize but don’t think the move makes financial sense.

From The Wall Street Journal

Our lease is up in August 2026, and we want to upsize.

From MarketWatch

The family have put all their plans to move house and upsize "on hold".

From BBC

A 2023 report from investment firm Vanguard estimates that about a quarter of Americans age 60 and over could move to a cheaper housing market and use the equity in their homes to upsize their retirement savings — making retirement more secure and enjoyable.

From Seattle Times