to decline, to go to seed, to stagnate
In einen Zustand des Stillstands oder des geistigen/moralischen Verfalls geraten.
To gradually lose one's way, mental sharpness, or social standing.
☞ Often used in colloquial speech.
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Nach dem Jobverlust ist er völlig versackt.— After losing his job, he completely went to seed.
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Man darf in seinem Alter nicht geistig versacken.— One must not stagnate mentally at that age.
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