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Definition hollow out in British English

hollow out verb

verb
1

to remove a large number of jobs from an organization or economy in order to save money

Example

Globalisation - combined with the info-tech revolution - exerts a downward pressure on incomes, "hollowing out" middle income jobs and making it harder to climb out of low pay.

Example

Britain is in danger of being left with hollowed-out armed forces, the UK's top military officer has warned.

Definition hollow out in British English