What does "balancing" mean?

1. (physical stability) the act of keeping yourself or an object steady so it does not fall over. 2. (managing different needs) the effort to give the right amount of time or importance to different parts of your life.

balancing

US //ˈbæɫənsɪŋ// UK //bˈælənsɪŋ// bal·anc·ing

1 physical stability (n.)
B1 Intermediate

the act of keeping yourself or an object steady so it does not fall over.

the physical act of maintaining equilibrium or stability to prevent falling or tilting.

Example

The acrobat's balancing on the thin wire amazed the crowd at the circus.

Example

The careful balancing of the heavy crates on the small boat was essential to prevent the vessel from capsizing in the rough harbour waters.
- stabilizing
- steadying
- toppling
- falling
2 managing different needs (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

the effort to give the right amount of time or importance to different parts of your life.

the conceptual process of weighing and reconciling competing interests, duties, or factors.

Example

The balancing of work and family life is a challenge for many parents.

Example

The government faced a difficult balancing of economic growth against the urgent need for stricter environmental protections.
- imbalance