upturn
gb/ˈʌptˌɚn/ us/ˈʌptˌɚn/
B2
Englisch
fellendülés, élénkülés, felhajlás, felfelé ívelés, felfordít, felforgat, felgörbül
NOMEN
B2
1
fellendülés
B2
élénkülés
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
an upturn in [something]
The company reported an upturn in sales after launching its new website.
A vállalat az új weboldal elindítása után az értékesítés fellendüléséről számolt be.
Economists are predicting a gradual upturn in the housing market next year.
A közgazdászok jövőre a lakáspiac fokozatos fellendülését jósolják.
There are early signs of an upturn, but many small businesses are still struggling.
Beispiele für Lernende
There was an upturn in profits this month.
Ebben a hónapban nőtt a profit.
The country is hoping for an economic upturn.
Az ország gazdasági fellendülést remél.
Häufiger Fehler:
Use an upturn in sales/the economy, not usually an upturn of sales. It often suggests improvement after a weaker period.
Bedeutung
Improvement after a decline
Wortverbindungen
economic upturn
|market upturn
|upturn in sales
|upturn in demand
|upturn in profits
|sharp upturn
|slight upturn
|recent upturn
|signs of an upturn
|sustained upturn
Synonyme
improvement (more general and usable in almost any positive change)
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recovery (emphasizes returning to a better state after trouble)
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rebound (emphasizes a quick rise after a fall)
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upswing (very close in business and economic contexts)
Antonyme
downturn (a change to a worse or weaker condition)
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decline (a general decrease or worsening)
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slump (a sharp or serious fall in activity or value)
Themen
business
|economics
|finance
|work
Definition
an improvement or increase, especially after things have been bad or weak
a change to a better or stronger condition, especially after a period of decline or difficulty
NOMEN
C1
2
felhajlás
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
an upturn at/of [something]
The slight upturn at the corners of his mouth made him look amused.
A szája sarkának enyhe felhajlása úgy hatott, mintha mulatna valamin.
The designer added a gentle upturn to the edge of the roof.
A tervező enyhe felhajlást adott a tető szélének.
On the chart, the upturn in the line begins around April.
Beispiele für Lernende
Her smile had a small upturn at the corners.
Mosolyának sarkai kissé felfelé hajlottak.
The line shows a clear upturn.
A vonalon jól látható egy felfelé ívelés.
Häufiger Fehler:
This physical meaning is less common than the business meaning. For ordinary description, upward curve or upward bend is often clearer.
Bedeutung
Upward curve or bend
Wortverbindungen
slight upturn
|gentle upturn
|sharp upturn
|upturn of the lips
|upturn of the nose
|upturn at the corners
|upturn in the line
Synonyme
upward curve (clearer and more literal)
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upward bend (emphasizes a bent shape rather than a smooth curve)
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rise (can describe upward movement or a rising line more generally)
Antonyme
downturn (a downward turn or curve)
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downward curve (a literal curve that goes downward)
Themen
shapes
|physical_description
|movement
Definition
a part of something that bends or points upward
a curve, bend, or turn upward in the shape or direction of something
VERB
C2
FORMAL
3
Verwendungsmuster:
upturn [something]; [something] upturns
The plow upturned the dark, wet soil.
Az eke felforgatta a sötét, nedves földet.
She upturned the glass to show that it was empty.
Felfordította a poharat, hogy megmutassa, üres.
The corners of his mouth upturned into a faint smile.
Beispiele für Lernende
The farmer upturned the soil.
A gazda felforgatta a földet.
His lips upturned in a smile.
Az ajkai mosolyra felgörbültek.
Häufiger Fehler:
As a verb, upturn is uncommon. In everyday English, turn over, turn up, or flip over is usually more natural. The adjective upturned is more common.
Bedeutung
Turn upward or over
Wortverbindungen
upturn soil
|upturn a glass
|upturn a face
|upturn a boat
|upturn stones
|upturn roots
|lips upturn
|corners upturn
Synonyme
turn over (more common in everyday speech)
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overturn (emphasizes making something fall or turn upside down)
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invert (more formal or technical, meaning turn upside down)
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tilt up (emphasizes changing the angle upward)
Antonyme
turn down (turn something toward a lower direction)
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lower (move something downward)
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right (put something back in its normal upright position)
Themen
movement
|physical_action
|description
Definition
to turn something so it faces upward or is upside down; to bend upward
to turn something upward or upside down, or to curve or point upward
Grammatik
Grundform
upturn
IPA
GB/ˈʌptˌɚn/
US/ˈʌptˌɚn/
Silben & Betonung
up - turn (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (up)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: upturn
- Plural: upturns
Verb
- Base: upturn
- 3rd Person Singular: upturns
- Present Participle: upturning
- Past: upturned
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