Fades out, with 'down (4)

I believe the answer is:

dies

(Other definitions for dies that I've seen before include "twenty-four hours in Rome" , "Expires" , "Stops working" , "Berkshire racecourse" , "Loses one's life" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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