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    Decline

    /dɪˈklaɪn/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, or quality
    The decline of the local economy has led to many businesses shutting down.
    a formal or polite refusal
    His decline of the job offer surprised everyone.
    verb
    to diminish in quantity, quality, or importance
    The company's profits have declined over the last quarter.
    to refuse to do something
    She decided to decline the invitation to the party.
    to become less strong or intense
    As the sun began to set, the light declined quickly.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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

    Related Words

    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

    Slang Meanings

    to bail on something
    I decided to decline the party invitation and just chill at home.
    to ghost a situation
    He declined the meeting without any explanation.