change toward something smaller or lower a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state grow smaller; "Interest in the project waned"
If something is in decline or on the decline, it is gradually decreasing in importance, quality, or power. Thankfully the smoking of cigarettes is on the decline
v (of a handler) to return normally without having handled the condition being signaled, permitting the signaling process to continue as if the handler had not been present
To turn away; to shun; to refuse; the opposite of accept or consent; as, he declined, upon principle
If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength. The number of staff has declined from 217,000 to 114,000 Hourly output by workers declined 1.3% in the first quarter Union membership and union power are declining fast. a declining birth rate
To bend, or lean downward; to take a downward direction; to bend over or hang down, as from weakness, weariness, despondency, etc
A falling off; a tendency to a worse state; diminution or decay; deterioration; also, the period when a thing is tending toward extinction or a less perfect state; as, the decline of life; the decline of strength; the decline of virtue and religion