to gradually reduce or stop expenditure
逐步减少或停止支出 (zhúbù jiǎnshǎo huò tíngzhǐ zhīchū)
"The finance department aims to wind down spending as the fiscal year ends."
"财政部门计划在财年结束时逐步减少支出。" (Cáizhèng bùmén jìhuà zài cáinián jiéshù shí zhúbù jiǎnshǎo zhīchū.)
to gradually allow stress to disappear or lessen
to gradually develop skills or actions that lead to success
to stop being involved because of ethical concerns
to grow stronger by learning from emotional experiences
to meet a required ethical or professional standard
to process emotions patiently so you understand them