1. The absence or insufficiency of growth, development, or progress in a person, organization, economy, or biological system
The company's lack of growth in the last quarter was disappointing.
A falta de crescimento da empresa no último trimestre foi decepcionante.
2. In medical contexts, insufficient physical or developmental progress in children
The pediatrician was concerned about the child's lack of growth.
O pediatra estava preocupado com a falta de crescimento da criança.
3. Economic stagnation or recession characterized by minimal or negative expansion
The country faced a period of lack of growth due to the economic crisis.
O país enfrentou um período de falta de crescimento devido à crise econômica.