drawdown

CEFRC1

/drˈɔˌdaʊn/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A reduction in the amount or level of something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The act of reduction or depletion (including through withdrawal or utilization).

Examples

  • The lake experienced a significant drawdown of water during summer.

  • The water level experienced a rapid drawdown.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A lowering in water level, as in a well or a reservoir.

  2. The withdrawal of weapons, ammunition and other supplies from US stocks, and provision of it to another nation.

  3. The result of reduction, utilization, or depletion.

More examples

In context

  • The drawdown of troops began slowly.

  • The government initiated a drawdown of forces in the border region.

  • This imbalance causes the buildup of inventories during the summer months when consumption is low and the drawdown of inventories during the winter months when consumption is much higher.

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The military ordered a full blank of troops from the conflict zone.

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Origin

noun

Etymology tree English draw downdeverb. English drawdown Deverbal from draw down.