1. the process of becoming narrower or more restricted
2. a place where something becomes narrower

1. present participle of narrow; becoming less wide or more restricted

1. becoming narrower or more restricted

Examples

• The narrowing of the road caused traffic delays.
• There was a narrowing in the river where the bridge crossed.
• The gap between the candidates is narrowing as election day approaches.
• His narrowing eyes showed his growing suspicion.
• The narrowing path led deeper into the forest.
• The doctor was concerned about the narrowing of the patient’s arteries.
• We noticed a narrowing of options as the deadline approached.