■ verb
1》 (of a liquid) flow in a small stream.
2》 come or go slowly or gradually: the congregation began to ~ in.
3》 ( ~ down ) (of wealth) gradually benefit the poorest as a result of the increasing wealth of the richest.
■ noun
1》 a small flow of liquid.
2》 a small number of people or things moving slowly.
Origin
ME: imitative.