to gradually reduce or stop expenditure
réduire ou arrêter progressivement les dépenses (reduire ou arreter progressivement les depenses)
"The finance department aims to wind down spending as the fiscal year ends."
"Le département des finances vise à réduire progressivement les dépenses à la fin de l'année fiscale." (Le departement des finances vise a reduire progressivement les depenses a la fin de l'annee fiscale.)
to find peace or calm inside yourself
to remain at home instead of going out
to keep a promise or commitment even when it is difficult
when rain or storm delays or does not start immediately
to change from one role or condition to another
to gradually become comfortable with a new situation