shrinking

UK
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
shrinkingnoun
shrinkings
pl
Translations
The shrinking of the ice caps is a major concern for scientists.
Уменьшение ледяных шапок является серьезной проблемой для ученых.
The company announced the shrinking of its workforce due to economic challenges.
Компания объявила о сокращении своей рабочей силы из-за экономических трудностей.
The shrinking of the balloon was caused by the cold temperature.
Сжатие шара было вызвано низкой температурой.
Additional translations
уменьшение в размере
Definitions
The process of becoming smaller in size or amount.
The shrinking of the ice caps is a major concern for environmentalists.
(Informal) Psychiatric or psychological treatment, especially sessions with a therapist.
After months of stress, he decided a little shrinking might help.
shrinkinggerund / present participle
Translations
The shrinking budget forced the company to cut costs.
Уменьшающийся бюджет заставил компанию сократить расходы.
The shrinking gap between the two competitors is noticeable.
Сужающийся разрыв между двумя конкурентами заметен.
The shrinking workforce is a concern for the economy.
Сокращающийся рабочий коллектив вызывает беспокойство для экономики.
Definitions
Becoming smaller in size, quantity, or amount.
The shrinking budget forced the company to cut costs.
Tending to avoid or withdraw from social contact; shy or timid.
His shrinking demeanor made it difficult for him to make new friends.
shrinkverb

shrinking

Gerund

shrank
Past Simple
shrunk
Past Participle
shrinking
Gerund
UK
/ʃrɪŋk/
US
/ʃrɪŋk/
Translations
The sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water.
Свитер сожмется, если вы постираете его в горячей воде.
The company's profits began to shrink after the new competitor entered the market.
Прибыли компании начали уменьшаться после того, как на рынок вышел новый конкурент.
The workforce had to shrink due to budget cuts.
Рабочая сила должна была сократиться из-за сокращения бюджета.
Additional translations
Definitions
To become or make smaller in size or amount.
The sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water.
To move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust.
She shrank away from the spider crawling on the wall.
shrinknoun
Definitions
A clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, or psychotherapist.
After experiencing anxiety, she decided to see a shrink to help her cope.
A reduction or loss in inventory, value, or size, especially in retail contexts.
The store installed new cameras to cut down on shrink caused by shoplifting.
shrinkpast participle
Definitions
Reduced in size; having become smaller or contracted.
He stared at the shrunken apple that had been left in the sun.