Thus it means to fall from a higher state of being.

During his period, he brought the Department to a high state of efficiency.

Our forces are moving to a high state of alert.

"We are going to place our military at a higher state of readiness."

Rosie was in a high old state with her best friend.

The poor woman was in a high state of sexual excitement.

"You must test me to see whether I am able to reach a higher state of consciousness."

Meanwhile, the general was working himself into an even higher emotional state.

"And I think we're going to remain on a high state of alert for some time."

And it kept nuclear forces in a high state of readiness.