Meaning of the word "stop the rot" in English

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stop the rot

US /stɑp ðə rɑt/
UK /stɑp ðə rɑt/
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Idiom

1.

to take action to prevent a bad situation from becoming worse

Example:
The new manager was hired to stop the rot in the struggling company.
Urgent measures are needed to stop the rot in public services.
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