To make smaller.
To taper.
To disappear gradually.
To take away; to subtract.
To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
To become less or smaller.
To diminish in size, value, etc.
To fall into sin; stray.
To change the direction of the sail so as to point in a direction that is more down wind; to bring the bow leeward.
To become detached or to drop from.