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downturn

UK
/ˈdaʊnˌtɜːn/
US
/ˈdaʊnˌtɜrn/

Translations

downturnnoun
downturns
pl
UK
/ˈdaʊnˌtɜːn/
US
/ˈdaʊnˌtɜrn/
baisseS'emploie aussi pour une tendance descendante, notamment en économie et en statistique.
The downturn in the stock market caused investors to panic.
La baisse du marché boursier a paniqué les investisseurs.
repliÉconomique.
The company had to lay off several employees due to the economic downturn.
L'entreprise a dû licencier plusieurs employés en raison du repli économique.
Additional translations
ralentissementÉconomique.
Synonyms
drop
setback
fall
downslide
downturning
decline
recession
slump
decrease
deterioration
Antonyms
upturn
downturnadjective
UK
/ˈdaʊn.tɜːn/
US
/ˈdaʊn.tɝːn/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "downturn strategies")
de repliS'emploie surtout en contexte économique.
The firm introduced downturn measures to remain profitable.
L'entreprise a mis en place des mesures de repli pour rester rentable.

Definitions

downturnnoun
A decline in economic, business, or other activity.
The company had to lay off several employees due to the economic downturn.
A downward trend or movement, especially in a graph or chart.
The downturn in the stock market caused investors to panic.
downturnadjective
Relating to or occurring during an economic or business decline.
The firm introduced downturn measures to remain profitable.
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