1. the process of gradually stopping feeding a baby or young animal with breast milk or formula and introducing other food
2. the process of gradually withdrawing from or reducing dependence on something
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The weaning process should begin around six months of age.
• Early weaning can sometimes cause digestive problems in infants.
• The mother started weaning her baby by introducing solid foods gradually.
• Weaning the calf from its mother took several weeks.
• The weaning of the country from foreign aid was a gradual process.
• His weaning from social media helped improve his productivity.