CEFR C1

exp

noun

Meaning

A significant reduction in the size or scope of something, especially a workforce or business operations, often due to financial difficulties or strategic changes.

Examples

The airline announced a major exp of its international routes due to decreased demand.
Many small businesses struggled to survive the economic downturn, leading to widespread exp.

Synonyms: cutback, downsizing, retrenchment, contraction

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exp (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɛksˈpiː/

Definition

A significant reduction in the size or scope of something, especially a workforce or business operations, often due to financial difficulties or strategic changes.

Examples

The airline announced a major exp of its international routes due to decreased demand.
Many small businesses struggled to survive the economic downturn, leading to widespread exp.

How to Use exp

exp of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what is being reduced or cut back. — "The government announced an exp of its military budget."
economic exp (collocation): A reduction in economic activity or spending. — "The global pandemic led to a widespread economic exp."

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