Meaning & Definition of word "Decline"

Decline

/dɪˈklaɪn/

1. a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, or quality
- Example: The decline of the local economy has led to many businesses shutting down.
2. a formal or polite refusal
- Example: His decline of the job offer surprised everyone.

1. to diminish in quantity, quality, or importance
- Example: The company's profits have declined over the last quarter.
2. to refuse to do something
- Example: She decided to decline the invitation to the party.
3. to become less strong or intense
- Example: As the sun began to set, the light declined quickly.

Middle English declinen, from Old French decliner, from Latin declinare 'to bend down, turn aside, deviate'

decline an offer:

to refuse a proposal or opportunity

decline in health:

a deterioration of health conditions

decline to comment:

to choose not to provide an opinion or statement

decrease:

to become smaller or less in amount, size, or degree

deteriorate:

to make or become worse

refusal:

the action of refusing to accept or agree to something

Meaning: to bail on something

Example Sentence: I decided to decline the party invitation and just chill at home.

Meaning: to ghost a situation

Example Sentence: He declined the meeting without any explanation.