Meaning of the word "spiral down" in English

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spiral down

US /ˈspaɪ.rəl daʊn/
UK /ˈspaɪ.rəl daʊn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to continuously get worse or decline, often at an accelerating rate

Example:
After losing his job, his life began to spiral down.
The company's profits continued to spiral down due to poor management.
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