A period of substantial decline in economic activity, often characterized by reduced trade and industrial output. The country experienced a severe economic slump that led to widespread unemployment.
A sudden or prolonged decline in performance or quality. The athlete's recent slump in form has been a concern for the team.
A mass of rock and soil that moves down a slope, often as a result of erosion or instability. The heavy rains caused a slump on the hillside, blocking the road with debris.
A slouching or hunched sitting or standing posture. The teacher told the students to sit up straight and lose the slump in their shoulders.
A measure of the consistency or workability of freshly mixed concrete obtained from the slump test. The engineer recorded a 75-millimeter slump for the concrete batch.