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Decline Definition & Meaning

1. To decrease in quantity, quality, or importance.

Example: The sales of the company declined by 20% last quarter.

2. To refuse or reject something.

Example: She declined the invitation to the party.

3. To deteriorate in health or condition.

Example: The patient's health declined rapidly after the surgery.

4. To slope or descend.

Example: The road declines steeply towards the river.

5. To express polite refusal.

Example: He declined the offer of a second helping of food.

Examples of the word decline used in sentences.

  • The population of the town has been in decline for the past decade.
  • The customer's mood began to decline when she learned that the item she wanted was out of stock.
  • I'm sorry, I have to decline the invitation to the party because I have a previous engagement.
  • The company's sales have been on a steady decline since the economic crisis.
  • The doctor said that my health is in decline and I need to take better care of myself.
  • The health of the patient has started to decline after a week of being admitted to the hospital.
  • The company's profits have been on the decline since the last quarter.
  • After much consideration, she had to decline the job offer as it required too much traveling.
  • The number of tourists visiting the beach town has shown a steady decline this year.
  • Due to lack of rain, crop yield is expected to decline significantly this season.
  • She declined the invitation to the party as she had prior commitments.
  • The customer's demand for the product has been on the decline since last year.
  • The company's profits have been declining steadily over the past few months.
  • The population of certain endangered species has been in decline due to habitat loss and poaching.
  • Due to the decline in funding, the project has been put on hold for the time being.
  • As we age, our cognitive abilities often begin to decline, making it more difficult to learn new information or retain memories.
  • The doctor advised the patient to make some lifestyle changes to help slow the decline of their health.
  • Despite the initial success of the marketing campaign, sales began to decline rapidly after the first few weeks.
  • The company's reputation took a sharp decline after a series of scandals and lawsuits.
  • The decline of traditional industries in the region has resulted in high levels of unemployment and economic instability.
  • Despite the decline in the number of tourists visiting the city, the hotel occupancy rates remain high.
  • The company's profits have been in decline for the past few years due to increased competition.
  • The government's efforts to reduce carbon emissions have helped to slow down the decline of the environment.
  • The decline in his health has forced him to retire from his job.
  • The politician's approval rating began to decline after the scandal broke out.
  • Despite the decline in sales, the company continued to innovate and introduce new products to the market.
  • The decline in civil liberties and human rights in some countries is a cause for grave concern among international organizations.
  • Despite the decline in traditional print media, many newspapers have successfully transitioned to digital platforms.
  • The decline in global oil prices has had a significant impact on the economies of oil-producing countries.
  • The decline in biodiversity is a major concern for environmentalists and conservationists.
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