Downturn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdaʊntɜːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Downturn is a noun meaning A downward trend, or the beginnings of one.
Meaning
A downward trend, or the beginnings of one.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To turn downwards.
- (intransitive, idiomatic) To decline.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: decline
The downturn in the economy made it harder to find jobs.
Any [economic] downturn will eventually impact on rail freight, and indeed passenger traffic, so operators are watching this closely.
In the 1950s, the downturn in BR's financial performance can be illustrated by its declining market share. Between 1951 and 1961, the railways' market share of passenger business fell from 21% to 14%, and for freight from 45% to 29%.
Word Forms
- downturns
- downturning
- downturned
Synonyms for downturn
Depending on context, synonyms include decline, downswing.
Antonyms for downturn
Common opposites include upturn, uptick, increase, improvement.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include downswing, decline, fall, lowering, downfall, decrease.
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