Business Failure Vocabulary

noun the death or permanent ending of something, such as an institution or custom

• The company faced financial struggles that ultimately led to its demise.
• The restaurant's demise was due to poor management decisions.
• The band's demise was a result of internal drama and conflicts.
• The demise of their friendship was a gradual process, marked by misunderstandings and distance.

verb to gradually lose strength or momentum and come to an end

• The project had high expectations but unfortunately it started to fizzle out due to lack of funding.
• I was really excited about the new TV show but it ended up fizzling out after just a few episodes.
• Their relationship seemed to be going strong at first but then it just fizzled out.
• His enthusiasm for the new hobby began to fizzle out as he realized how much time and effort it required.

verb to become disabled or unable to move, especially because of a breakdown or failure

• The company is foundering due to mismanagement and lack of strategic planning.
• The team's project is foundering because they can't agree on a direction to take.
• The startup is foundering because they don't know how to pivot and adapt.
• Her relationship was foundering, but they managed to work through their issues and come out stronger.