Phrasal verb
slim down
Definition
phrasal verb. to lose weight or become thinner. You can also use this to describe a company or group that becomes smaller to save money.
phrasal verb. to reduce one's body weight or physical size; by extension, to reduce the size, complexity, or workforce of an organization to increase efficiency.
Examples
“He managed to slim down by exercising every day.”
“The company had to slim down its marketing department after a difficult financial year.”
“The athlete followed a rigorous training regimen to slim down before the championship match to meet the weight class requirements.”
Examples
simple
“He managed to slim down by exercising every day.”
contextual
“The company had to slim down its marketing department after a difficult financial year.”
complex
“The athlete followed a rigorous training regimen to slim down before the championship match to meet the weight class requirements.”
Usage
can be used intransitively (a person slims down) or transitively (a manager slims down a team).
Teaching tip
contrast with 'lose weight' (neutral) and 'diet' (the process); 'slim down' often implies a positive or intentional result of becoming more efficient or fit.
Phrasal verb
Particles
down
Separability
optional
Pattern
slim (+ object) + down
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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