decline
US /dɪˈklaɪn/
UK /dɪˈklaɪn/
1.
menolak, menampik
to politely refuse an invitation or offer
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She had to decline the invitation to the party due to a prior engagement.
Dia harus menolak undangan pesta karena ada janji sebelumnya.
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He chose to decline the job offer, preferring to stay at his current company.
Dia memilih untuk menolak tawaran pekerjaan, lebih suka tetap di perusahaan lamanya.
2.
menurun, berkurang, merosot
to become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease
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The company's profits began to decline after the economic downturn.
Keuntungan perusahaan mulai menurun setelah kemerosotan ekonomi.
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His health has been declining rapidly over the past few months.
Kesehatannya telah menurun dengan cepat selama beberapa bulan terakhir.
1.
penurunan, kemerosotan, kemunduran
a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, or quality
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The city has seen a steady decline in its population over the last decade.
Kota ini telah mengalami penurunan populasi yang stabil selama dekade terakhir.
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The decline of the Roman Empire is a well-studied historical event.
Kemerosotan Kekaisaran Romawi adalah peristiwa sejarah yang banyak dipelajari.