Spin down

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To reduce its speed of rotation.
  2. 2
    To diminish in energy; to slow down or peter out; to be gradually canceled or ended. figuratively
  3. 3
    To decline in resources or capability. figuratively

    "Link pointed out that the Fair program is restricted to people with CMV retinitis who are uninsured and not on Medicare or Medicaid. "Not very many people reach the point where they are suffering from CMV retinitis and haven't spun down onto Medicaid," said Link."

  4. 4
    To reduce its spinning speed from that required for reading and writing. intransitive

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"Link pointed out that the Fair program is restricted to people with CMV retinitis who are uninsured and not on Medicare or Medicaid. "Not very many people reach the point where they are suffering from CMV retinitis and haven't spun down onto Medicaid," said Link."

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