Flatline
Pronunciation: /ˈfɫætˈɫaɪn/
Flatline (verb)
- When a heart stops beating, shown as a straight line on a monitor.
- To stay the same without any increase or decrease.
Examples
- The patient might flatline during surgery.
- If the heart flatlines, immediate action is needed.
Common collocations: patient flatlines, heart flatlines, growth flatlines, sales flatline, interest rates flatline