declining issue
[/dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ ˈɪʃuː/]
nounpl: declining issues
questão em declínio
1. A topic, problem, or matter that is becoming less important, relevant, or prevalent over time; an issue that is losing significance or urgency in public discourse or organizational priorities
Climate change was once a declining issue in political discussions, but it has resurged as a priority.
A mudança climática era uma questão em declínio nas discussões políticas, mas ressurgiu como uma prioridade.
2. In financial or business contexts, a security or investment whose value or market interest is decreasing
The company focused on declining issues in their portfolio and decided to divest from outdated product lines.
A empresa se concentrou em questões em declínio em seu portfólio e decidiu se desfazer de linhas de produtos obsoletas.
This term is commonly used in business, political, and journalistic contexts in both the USA and Brazil to describe topics that are losing public attention or organizational importance. In American media, it's often used when discussing policy shifts or market trends. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in financial discussions and political analysis to indicate topics moving down the agenda.
NYC Slang
dead issue; yesterday's news
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