1. A decline or decrease in the rate of growth, expansion, or development of an economy, business, population, or other measurable entity
The company experienced a drop in growth after losing its main client.
A empresa experimentou uma queda no crescimento após perder seu principal cliente.
2. A reduction in the positive rate of change or progress
Economists are concerned about the drop in growth in the manufacturing sector.
Os economistas estão preocupados com a queda no crescimento do setor de manufatura.