1. A business or company that is struggling financially or operationally; a struggling or failing business venture
The government decided to invest in the ailing enterprise to prevent massive job losses.
O governo decidiu investir na empresa em dificuldades para evitar demissões em massa.
2. Any organization or project that is experiencing decline, problems, or poor performance
The ailing enterprise needed new management and strategic direction.
A empresa em dificuldades precisava de nova gestão e direção estratégica.