to fall off, to drop, to decline
1. to fall or tumble down from a height
The book decayed from the shelf.
O livro decaiu da prateleira.
2. to decline in quality, status, or strength
His health decayed over time.
Sua saúde decaiu ao longo do tempo.
3. to deteriorate or rot (archaic/literary usage)
The wooden structure began to decay.
A estrutura de madeira começou a decair.
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