upturn
gb/ˈʌptˌɚn/ us/ˈʌptˌɚn/
B2
English
fellendülés, élénkülés, felhajlás, felfelé ívelés, felfordít, felforgat, felgörbül
NOUN
B2
1
fellendülés
B2
élénkülés
B2
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Use an upturn in sales/the economy, not usually an upturn of sales. It often suggests improvement after a weaker period.
Meaning
Improvement after a decline
Collocations
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
Synonyms
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)
Antonyms
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)
Themes
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
NOUN
C1
2
felhajlás
B2
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
This physical meaning is less common than the business meaning. For ordinary description, upward curve or upward bend is often clearer.
Meaning
Upward curve or bend
Collocations
slight upturn
|gentle upturn
|sharp upturn
|upturn of the lips
|upturn of the nose
|upturn at the corners
|upturn in the line
Synonyms
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)
Antonyms
downturn (a downward turn or curve)
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downward curve (a literal curve that goes downward)
Themes
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
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
The farmer upturned the soil.
A gazda felforgatta a földet.
His lips upturned in a smile.
Az ajkai mosolyra felgörbültek.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
Turn upward or over
Collocations
upturn soil
|upturn a glass
|upturn a face
|upturn a boat
|upturn stones
|upturn roots
|lips upturn
|corners upturn
Synonyms
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)
Antonyms
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)
Themes
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
Grammar
Dictionary form
upturn
IPA
GB/ˈʌptˌɚn/
US/ˈʌptˌɚn/
Syllables & stress
up - turn (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (up)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: upturn
- Plural: upturns
Verb
- Base: upturn
- 3rd Person Singular: upturns
- Present Participle: upturning
- Past: upturned
Expressions
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