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fading industry

[/ˈfeɪdɪŋ ˈɪndəstri/]
nounpl: fading industries
indústria em declínio
1. An industry or economic sector that is experiencing a gradual loss of relevance, market share, or viability due to technological changes, market shifts, or changing consumer preferences
The coal industry is considered a fading industry in many developed countries.
A indústria do carvão é considerada uma indústria em declínio em muitos países desenvolvidos.
2. A business sector characterized by declining profitability, reduced workforce, and decreased investment
Retail is seen as a fading industry due to the rise of e-commerce.
O varejo é visto como uma indústria em declínio devido ao crescimento do comércio eletrônico.
Synonyms
declining industrydying industrywaning industrysunset industryobsolete industry
Antonyms
booming industrygrowing industryflourishing industryemerging industryrising industry

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indústria em declínio
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
indústria decadente
Alternative form used in business contexts
Portugal
indústria em decadência
Preferred form in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the way out
past its prime
losing ground
in terminal decline
dinosaur industry
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