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downturning

UK
/ˈdaʊnˌtɜːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈdaʊnˌtɝːnɪŋ/

Translations

downturningnoun
downturnings
pl
abaissementSens physique : action d’orienter vers le bas.
The downturning of the picture frame was necessary to prevent glare from the lights.
L’abaissement du cadre du tableau était nécessaire pour éviter les reflets des lampes.
reculSens économique : baisse générale de l’activité ou de la demande.
Analysts warned of a downturning in consumer spending during the winter months.
Les analystes ont averti d’un recul des dépenses de consommation pendant les mois d’hiver.
Synonyms
recession
decline
downslide
setback
fall
diminution
decrease
drop
slump
downturn
downturninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈdaʊnˌtɜːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈdaʊnˌtɝːnɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is undergoing or characterised by a downward turn.
en baisseS’emploie surtout pour un marché, une activité ou une tendance qui diminue.
The company struggled in a downturning market.
L’entreprise a eu du mal à survivre sur un marché en baisse.
Additional translations
déclinantPlus littéraire ou général ; indique une tendance à la baisse.
Synonyms
descending
falling
decreasing
declining
dropping
downward-turning
downward-sloping
sloping downward
worsening
sinking

Definitions

downturningnoun
The act or process of turning something downward.
The downturning of the picture frame was necessary to prevent glare from the lights.
A decline or decrease, especially in economic activity.
Analysts warned of a downturning in consumer spending during the winter months.
downturninggerund / present participle
Undergoing or characterised by a decline or downward direction.
The company struggled in a downturning market.
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