slide

//slaɪd//

Verbs
B1

Translation

to decline gradually

Definition

The verb 'slide' can describe a gradual, often unnoticed, decrease or decline in level, quality, or value. It suggests a slow, steady, and sometimes uncontrolled movement downwards, similar to slipping on a slope. This usage is common in contexts like economics, performance, standards, or health, where a situation deteriorates over time rather than suddenly collapsing. For example, sales might slide over several quarters, or a student's grades might slide if they stop studying. It implies a negative trend that may continue if not addressed.

Example

  • The company's profits began to slide after the new competitor entered the market.

    Şirketin kârları yeni bir rakip pazara girdikten sonra yavaş yavaş düşmeye başladı.

  • Her grades started to slide when she stopped attending classes regularly.

    Derslere düzenli katılmayı bıraktığında notları düşmeye başladı.

  • Public support for the policy has been sliding for months.

    Politikaya verilen kamu desteği aylardır azalıyor.

  • If we don't maintain the equipment, its efficiency will slide over time.

    Ekipmanı korumazsak, verimliliği zamanla düşecek.

  • The team's performance slid in the second half of the season.

    Takımın performansı sezonun ikinci yarısında düştü.

  • After the initial success, his motivation began to slide.

    İlk başarıdan sonra motivasyonu düşmeye başladı.

  • The value of the currency slid against the dollar throughout the year.

    Paranın değeri yıl boyunca dolara karşı düştü.

  • Standards of customer service have slid since the management changed.

    Müşteri hizmeti standartları yönetim değiştikten beri düştü.

  • His health has been sliding since he stopped his exercise routine.

    Egzersiz rutinini bıraktığından beri sağlığı kötüleşiyor.

  • Without constant innovation, a brand's popularity can slide quickly.

    Sürekli yenilik olmadan, bir markanın popülaritesi hızla düşebilir.

Synonyms

decline
drop
fall
deteriorate

Other meanings

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