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to decline
01
to gradually weaken or worsen in condition or performance
Intransitive
Example
His health began to decline after he stopped following his doctor's recommendations for exercise and diet.
The quality of the product started to decline after the manufacturer switched to cheaper materials.
02
to reject an offer, request, or invitation
Intransitive
Example
When asked to participate in the project, he politely declined.
When offered a promotion that would require relocation, she declined.
03
to reject an offer, request, or invitation
Transitive: to decline an offer or request
Example
She had to decline the job offer because it required relocating to a different city.
The manager declined the suggestion during the meeting.
Example
Sales often decline during economic downturns.
With the changing weather, the temperature tends to decline in the winter months.
05
(grammar) to inflect or state the different forms of a noun, pronoun or adjective according to gender, number, etc.
Transitive: to decline a word
Example
In Latin class, we learned how to decline nouns like " puella " to indicate their role in a sentence.
The German language requires you to decline articles and adjectives to match the gender, number, and case of the noun they modify.
06
(of a celestial body) to descend below the horizon
Intransitive
Example
The sun began to decline in the sky as evening approached.
As the evening progressed, the moon began to decline in the western sky.
Decline
01
change toward something smaller or lower
02
a continuous reduction in something's amount, value, intensity, etc.
Example
The company faced a decline in sales over the last quarter.
The report shows a gradual decline in the population of the town.
03
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
04
a downward slope or bend
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