decline

calo, diminuzione

Riduzione della quantità, del numero o del valore di qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: A fall in the amount, number, or value of something.

• Sales showed a decline.
• The town has seen a steady decline in population.
• What caused the sudden decline in prices?

Come si usa: decline in something (There was a decline in ticket sales.); decline of an amount (The figures show a decline of ten percent.)

Sinonimi: decrease, fall, drop, reduction

Contrari: increase, rise

Espressioni comuni: sharp decline, steady decline, decline in sales

declino, deterioramento

Cambiamento per cui qualcuno o qualcosa diventa più debole o peggiora.

In inglese semplice: A change in which someone or something becomes weaker or worse.

• His health is in decline.
• The report describes the decline of the old empire.
• Regular exercise may slow physical decline.

Come si usa: decline in something (Her family noticed a decline in her health.); be in decline (The industry has been in decline for years.)

Sinonimi: deterioration, weakening, decay

Contrari: improvement, recovery

Espressioni comuni: decline in health, mental decline, in decline

discesa, pendio

Tratto di terreno o di strada che scende.

In inglese semplice: A stretch of ground or road that slopes down.

• The road ends in a decline.
• We slowed the cart on the steep decline.
• A gentle decline led down to the river.

Sinonimi: downward slope, descent

Contrari: incline

Espressioni comuni: steep decline, gentle decline, on a decline

discesa, caduta

Movimento da una posizione più alta a una più bassa.

In inglese semplice: Movement from a higher position to a lower one.

• The balloon began a slow decline.
• A sudden decline in altitude alarmed the pilot.
• The instrument recorded the aircraft's gradual decline.

Sinonimi: descent, fall

Contrari: ascent, rise

Espressioni comuni: sudden decline, gradual decline

diminuire, calare

Ridursi di numero, quantità o valore, oppure muoversi verso il basso.

In inglese semplice: To become lower in number, amount, or value, or to move downward.

• Prices are declining.
• Demand declined sharply last year.
• Will the number of visitors decline in winter?

Come si usa: decline by an amount (Sales declined by eight percent.); decline from A to B (The population declined from six thousand to five thousand.); decline in something (The shares declined in value.)

Sinonimi: fall, drop, decrease

Contrari: rise, increase

Espressioni comuni: decline sharply, decline steadily, decline in value

rifiutare, declinare

Dire gentilmente che non si accetta qualcosa o che non si intende farla.

In inglese semplice: To say politely that you will not accept something or do something.

• I declined the offer.
• They invited her to speak, but she declined.
• The manager declined to discuss the complaint.

Come si usa: decline something (She declined the invitation.); decline to do something (He declined to answer the question.)

Sinonimi: refuse, turn down

Contrari: accept

Espressioni comuni: decline an offer, decline an invitation, politely decline

peggiorare, deteriorarsi

Diventare più debole o peggiorare nelle condizioni.

In inglese semplice: To become weaker or worse in condition.

• His health declined.
• The patient's condition has declined since yesterday.
• Some physical abilities decline with age.

Sinonimi: worsen, deteriorate, weaken

Contrari: improve, recover

Espressioni comuni: decline rapidly, decline with age

deviare

Allontanarsi dalla direzione o dal percorso che si stava seguendo.

In inglese semplice: To turn away from a direction or path.

• The path declines to the left.
• The line declined slightly from the straight course.
• Beyond the gate, the road declines from its former direction.

Come si usa: decline from something (The line declines from its original course.)

Sinonimi: deviate, veer, turn aside

Espressioni comuni: decline from something, decline to one side