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To become less in size, amount or value

crater

verb

to suddenly become much lower

decrease

verb

to become less

decline

verb

to become less or worse

diminish

verb

to become less

slump

verb

to be suddenly reduced to a much lower level

dwindle

verb

to become gradually less or smaller over a period of time until almost nothing remains

fall

verb

to become lower in level, amount, or value

fall away

to become smaller or lower in amount, level, value etc

shrink

verb

to become smaller in amount, value, or range

drop

verb

to fall to a lower amount or value

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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getting smaller, weaker, or less important

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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