English Explanatory Dictionary

downturn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A downward trend, or the beginnings of one.
verb
  1. To turn downwards.
  2. To decline.

Pronunciation

/ˈdaʊntɜːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-downturn.wav /ˈdaʊntɝn/ /ˈdæɔntɜːn/

Word forms

downturn downturns downturning downturned

Etymology

From down- + turn.

Synonyms

decline

Antonyms

upturn uptick increase improvement
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