size down
The phrase "size down" is commonly used in retail and general contexts to refer to choosing or making something smaller.
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Definition
A2Clothing
(informal)To choose or wear a smaller size of clothing.
Example
- I decided to size down to a small because the medium was too loose.
B1Shoe Sizing
(informal)To select a smaller shoe size than usual, often by a half size.
Example
- For these sneakers, you might want to size down by half a size for a better fit.
A2Retail
(informal)To request a smaller size of an item in a store.
Example
- Can I get a size down for this dress, please?
B2General
(general)To reduce the dimensions, amount, or extent of something.
Example
- The company decided to size down its operations to cut costs.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "size down":
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