Phrasal Verbs With 'Scale'

Scale back phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Make something smaller than originally planned
    (Separable [optional] | American English)
    » Example: They had to SCALE BACK the project because of the costs.
  2. Meaning: Reduce the activity or expenditure in your life
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: I'm SCALING BACK and trying to lead a simpler lifestyle.

Scale down phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Make something smaller than originally planned
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They have had to SCALE DOWN the project because of the costs.

Scale up phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Increase, make bigger
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They are SCALING UP the programme because it has been so successful.

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