to flatline

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Definition von to flatline im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

to stop beating

the disappearance of the rhythmic peaks displayed on a heart monitor

{i} reading of an EEG or EKG graphic recording; (Slang) dead person

asystole; the absence of heart contractions

to die

be flatlining to be at a low level or standard that is neither increasing nor decreasing

{f} (Slang) be in cardiac arrest; die, cease living; register on an electronic monitor as having no heartbeat or brain activity; kill a person