Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scale down or up

Phrase

/skeɪl daʊn ɔr ʌp/

Definition

To adjust the size or level of something, usually in relation to measurement or capacity.

Examples

When the project’s budget was cut, we had to scale down our plans significantly.
We can scale up the production if there’s more demand for our product.
During the summer, we usually scale down our operations to save costs.

Meaning

The term ‘scale down or up’ refers to the act of making something smaller (scale down) or larger (scale up) according to specific needs or changes in circumstances.