(~es, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
If someone ~es somewhere, they are forced to remain and suffer in an unpleasant situation.
Pollard continues to ~ in prison...
VERB: V prep/adv
2.
If something ~es, it is not successful, often because of a lack of effort or because of a lot of difficulties.
Without the founder’s drive and direction, the company gradually ~ed...
VERB: V