dwindling reserves
[DWIN-duhl-ing rih-ZURVZ]
noun phrase
reservas em declínio
1. Supplies, resources, or funds that are gradually decreasing in quantity or amount over time
The company's dwindling reserves forced them to cut costs and lay off employees.
As reservas em declínio da empresa a forçaram a cortar custos e demitir funcionários.
2. Stocks or supplies that are becoming exhausted or depleted at a concerning rate
With dwindling reserves of fossil fuels, nations are investing more in renewable energy.
Com reservas de combustíveis fósseis em declínio, as nações estão investindo mais em energia renovável.
This phrase is commonly used in economic, environmental, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, discussions about dwindling oil reserves or water reserves during droughts frequently use this terminology. In the USA, it appears in debates about national energy security and federal budget discussions. The term carries implications of urgency and the need for policy intervention or lifestyle changes.
NYC Slang
running on fumes
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