Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flatline
verb
/ˈflat.laɪn/
Definition
To show a constant low or no activity, often referring to the absence of vital signs.
Examples
- After the sudden drop in sales, the company’s profits flatlined for several quarters.
- During the emergency, the monitor showed that the patient had flatlined, prompting immediate action from the medical team.
- His enthusiasm for the project flatlined after the initial excitement wore off.
Meaning
In medical terms, flatlining means that a person’s heartbeat is no longer detectable, leading to a state of clinical death. It can also refer more generally to stagnation or a lack of progress in various contexts.
Synonyms
- Cease
- Stagnate
- Stop
- Die
- Collapse
