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business in decline

[/ˈbɪznəs ɪn dɪˈklaɪn/]
noun phrasepl: businesses in decline
negócio em declínio
1. A company or enterprise experiencing a reduction in sales, profits, market share, or overall performance over time
The retail business in decline had to close several stores.
O negócio em declínio no varejo teve que fechar várias lojas.
2. An economic activity or commercial venture that is losing relevance, customers, or viability in the marketplace
The newspaper business in decline shifted focus to digital platforms.
O negócio de jornais em declínio mudou seu foco para plataformas digitais.
NYC Slang
dying business, struggling outfit
Synonyms
failing businessstruggling enterprisesinking companyailing businessdeteriorating business
Antonyms
thriving businessbooming enterprisegrowing companyflourishing businessexpanding concern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negócio em declínio
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
negócio em queda
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
empresa em declínio
Slightly more formal alternative
Portugal
negócio em declínio
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

going downhill
on the skids
heading south
in a tailspin
losing ground
bleeding money
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