1. To gradually weaken, deteriorate, or undermine the circumstances, requirements, or terms that support something
Economic instability began to erode the conditions necessary for business growth.
A instabilidade econômica começou a erosionar as condições necessárias para o crescimento dos negócios.
2. To progressively diminish the quality or stability of existing arrangements or circumstances
Constant conflicts eroded the conditions for peaceful coexistence.
Os conflitos constantes erodiam as condições para uma coexistência pacífica.