attrition

• Substantivo que designa o desgaste, a redução ou o enfraquecimento gradual de algo (pessoas, recursos, forças, materiais) devido a pressão contínua, atrito, perdas naturais ou circunstâncias adversas.

A noun referring to the gradual process of wearing down, weakening, or reducing something through sustained pressure, friction, or natural loss.

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1. C1formal

   A gradual reduction or weakening of something, especially through sustained pressure or natural processes.

   Desgaste gradual

   • The company reduced its workforce through natural attrition rather than layoffs.
   • The constant friction caused attrition of the metal surface.
   • The army's strategy was to wear down the enemy through attrition.

   Sinônimosdepletionerosionreductionweakening

   Antônimosexpansiongrowthincrease

2. C1formal

   The process of gradually wearing down or eroding something through friction or rubbing.

   Desgaste por atrito

   • The attrition of the coastline is caused by waves and currents.
   • Dental attrition can occur from grinding teeth at night.
   • The rocks showed signs of attrition from centuries of wind.

   Sinônimosabrasionchafingerosiongrindingrubbingscraping

   Antônimosaccumulationbuildingconstructionfortificationgrowthincreasestrengthening

3. Loss of personnelC1formal

   A reduction in the number of employees or members through resignation, retirement, or death.

   Redução de pessoal

   • The department experienced high attrition rates last year.
   • Attrition is a natural part of any large organization.
   • The school is struggling with teacher attrition due to low salaries.

   Sinônimosturnoverwastage

   Antônimosrecruitmentretention