Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in decline
phrase
/ɪn dɪˈklaɪn/
Definition
A state of decreasing quality, quantity, or importance.
Examples
- The company has been in decline for several years.
- His health was in decline after the illness.
- The population in that area is in decline.
Meaning
The term ‘in decline’ refers to a gradual deterioration or decrease in something, such as health, status, or performance.
Synonyms
- decreasing
- deteriorating
- waning
- fading
