Scale down Meaning in English
expression
ˈskeɪɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
SKAYL DOWN
skˈeɪl/ /dˈaʊn
SKAYL DOWN
Definition
To make something smaller in size, amount, or extent, usually by reducing its scope, cost, or content.
Usage & Nuances
'Scale down' is slightly formal and often used for projects, budgets, or objects. Common with 'plans,' 'operations,' and 'production.' Not used for personal reduction (like diet weight); use 'cut down' for that.
Spanish: reducir - disminuirPortuguese (BR): reduzir - diminuirPortuguese (PT): reduzir - diminuirChinese (Simplified): 缩小 - 降低Chinese (Traditional): 縮小 - 降低Hindi: घटाना - कम करनाArabic: تقليص - تقليلBengali: কমানো - ক্ষুদ্র করাRussian: сократить - уменьшитьJapanese: 縮小する - 規模を小さくするVietnamese: giảm quy mô - thu nhỏKorean: 축소하다 - 규모를 줄이다Turkish: küçültmek - azaltmak (ölçek)Urdu: کم کرنا - گھٹانا (پیمانے پر)Indonesian: mengurangi skala - memperkecil
Example Sentences
We need to scale down the size of the event.
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The company will scale down its workforce next year.
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They had to scale down their travel plans due to budget cuts.
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We're going to have to scale down the entire project if funding doesn't come through.
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After reviewing expenses, we decided to scale down our marketing campaign.
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The team had to scale down expectations when resources became limited.
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