1. becoming smaller in size, amount, or degree
The decreasing temperature signals the arrival of winter.
A temperatura decrescente sinaliza a chegada do inverno.
2. reducing or lowering in quantity or intensity
Sales have been decreasing over the past quarter.
As vendas têm estado diminuindo ao longo do último trimestre.
3. present participle of decrease; the act of becoming less
The company is decreasing its workforce due to financial constraints.
A empresa está reduzindo sua força de trabalho devido às limitações financeiras.