subside

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Subside' refers to the reduction or lessening of something. It's like when a balloon deflates over time. It's also used when talking about feelings or activities that lessen or calm down.

Examples in Different Contexts

In environmental discussions, 'subside' can denote the reduction of pollution levels. An environmental scientist might observe, 'Following the implementation of strict emission controls, levels of atmospheric pollutants have begun to subside.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

The quarterly earnings did not meet our expectations. It appears the consumer interest in our products is waning.

Response:

Do we have strategies in place to rekindle customer interest if it continues to subside?

Tech

Scenario:

We have received some user complaints about system lags after the latest update. We need to address these issues promptly.

Response:

Yes, let's mitigate these issues. Hopefully, after our actions, user complaints will begin to subside.