upsize

Related to upsize: Relaunch, upside

up·size

(ŭp′sīz′)

v. up·sized, up·siz·ing, up·siz·es

v.intr.

To become greater or larger: "the chief executives ... saw the combined value of their share options upsize by $36.6 million on the day [the] layoffs were announced" (The Economist).

v.tr.

To make greater or larger: "My plan will ... upsize the amount of money Americans get to keep" (Bob Dole).

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upsize

(ˈʌpˌsaɪz)

vb (tr)

1. (Industrial Relations & HR Terms) to increase the operating costs of (a company) by increasing the number of people it employs

2. (Marketing) to increase the size of or produce a larger version of (something)

[C20: modelled on downsize]

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up•size

(ˈʌpˌsaɪz)
v.i., v.t. -sized, -sizing.

to increase in size, as by hiring additional employees; expand: to upsize a business.

[1985–90]

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ENPNewswire-August 9, 2019--AMARILLO ANNOUNCES UPSIZE OF ITS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED BOUGHT DEAL PRIVATE PLACEMENT FINANCING TO $8.7 MILLION

AMARILLO ANNOUNCES UPSIZE OF ITS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED BOUGHT DEAL PRIVATE PLACEMENT FINANCING TO $8.7 MILLION

Whang said the issue was oversubscribed, prompting the bank to upsize the amount to P30 billion from P5 billion originally.

Chinabank makes P30B as investors gobble firm's maiden bond offering

The Primark store will upsize its current trading space in the heart of the centre by 75% when it moves to the unit formerly occupied by BHS.

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When coffee drinkers were greeted by the increase on Monday, Starbucks also announced a two-day complimentary upsize promo that allows drinkers to upsize their drinks while paying for a lesser price.

A cup of Starbucks coffee now costs more

BANKING AND CREDIT NEWS-September 6, 2018-DataBank secures USD 25m add-on term loan to upsize credit facility

DataBank secures USD 25m add-on term loan to upsize credit facility

The high demand for the intermediate term deposit compelled the BSP to upsize the volume offering at next week's sale to P40 billion instead.

Intermediate BSP liquidity tool a hit on maiden sale

BUYERS looking to upsize can browse some of the larger homes available in a new and accessible Newcastle development.

Upsize for space and location

Notably the larger A321neo model took a lion's share of the single-aisle announcements - with firm selections from three airlines for 140 aircraft, reflecting the trend for airlines to upsize to larger single-aisle aircraft.

Airbus wins $35bn-worth of business

As a result, Regency and AE-MidCo will upsize the project to accommodate over 2 Bcf/d of firm volume commitments.

JV to build Utica Ohio River Project

HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey says the Government-backed Help to Buy initiative has proven a hit with buyers looking to upsize in the Redcar and Cleveland area.

Scheme helps buyers to upsize; New Homes

In Billings, MT, water pipes were similarly deteriorated, but the city wanted to upsize the 8-inch diameter to 12 inches.

Fused PVC pipe the answer for pipebursting projects across the country

The move to extend the Stamp Duty threshold for first-time buyers, as outlined in the recent pre-election budget, should offer buyers a much needed saving on their first home purchase and prompt those looking to upsize from starter homes to put their property on the market.