Phrasal Verb - Die Down
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.Definition
A phrasal verb that means to go out of fashion, usage, or importance gradually and become outdated or less popular. It can also refer to reducing the intensity or severity of a problem or situation.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The new pop star's popularity is dieing down quickly after a series of controversies. |
| 2 | The once-popular trend of thrift shopping is dieing down as people turn to online shopping. |
| 3 | The police efforts to curb the gang violence are dieing down, but community leaders fear for the future. |
| 4 | As the job market improves, the number of people seeking unemployment benefits are dieing down. |
| 5 | The city's recent crackdown on street racing has dieed down the traffic problems in the city. |
| 6 | She says her marriage is dieing down, but won't say why. |
| 7 | The number of people affected by the virus is dieing down although the total death toll is high. |
| 8 | The pressure on the beleaguered politician to resign is dieing down after he promised to work more closely with the police. |
| 9 | The prevention of gang violence is a focus that may continue to die down in some areas with shootings also occurring less frequently. |
| 10 | There are many things to consider in answering fashion whether it will be dieing down or popular shortly. |