Meaning of the word "scale down" in English

What does "scale down" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

scale down

US /skeɪl daʊn/
UK /skeɪl daʊn/
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Phrasal Verb

to reduce the size, amount, or importance of something

Example:
The company had to scale down its operations due to the recession.
We decided to scale down the wedding plans to save money.