1. the action of cutting something into thin, broad pieces
Slicing the bread carefully prevents it from crumbling.
Fatiar o pão com cuidado evita que ele desintegre.
2. in sports (golf, tennis), hitting a ball in a way that causes it to curve to one side
His slicing serve was difficult to return.
Seu saque com corte era difícil de devolver.
3. dividing something into portions or sections
The company is slicing its budget across multiple departments.
A empresa está dividindo seu orçamento entre vários departamentos.