freefall

UK
/ˈfriːfɔːl/
US
/ˈfriːfɔl/
freefallnoun
freefalls
pl
UK
/ˈfriːfɔːl/
US
/ˈfriːfɔl/
Traductions
свободное падение
The skydiver experienced freefall before opening the parachute.
Парашютист испытал свободное падение перед тем, как открыть парашют.
Définitions
The state or condition of falling freely in a gravitational field, especially the part of a parachute jump before the parachute opens.
During the skydive, the most exhilarating part was the freefall before the parachute deployed.
A rapid and continuous decline or drop, often used metaphorically to describe a situation or condition.
The company's stock went into freefall after the disappointing earnings report.
freefallverb
free-fell
Past Simple
free-fallen
Past Participle
free-falling
Gerund
UK
/ˈfriːfɔːl/
US
/ˈfriˌfɔl/
Traductions
The skydiver began to freefall after jumping from the plane.
Парашютист начал падать после прыжка из самолета.
Définitions
To fall freely under the influence of gravity without any resistance or control.
The skydiver began to freefall after jumping out of the plane.
To decline rapidly in value or amount.
The stock prices began to freefall after the unexpected announcement.
freefalladjective
UK
/ˈfriːfɔːl/
US
/ˈfriˌfɔl/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., "freefall speed").
Définitions
Relating to or occurring during freefall.
The freefall phase of the jump lasted thirty seconds.
Experiencing or characterized by a rapid, uncontrolled decline.
Analysts warned of freefall prices in the housing market.