downturn
gb/dˈaʊntˌɚn/ us/dˈaʊntˌɚn/
B2
Inglés
visszaesés
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
visszaesés
B2
Patrón de uso:
a downturn in [something]; during/after a downturn
The company cut costs in response to a downturn in demand.
A vállalat a kereslet visszaesésére reagálva csökkentette a költségeit.
Many small businesses struggled during the economic downturn.
Sok kisvállalkozás nehézségekkel küzdött a gazdasági visszaesés idején.
Analysts warned that a sharp downturn in the housing market could affect consumer confidence.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
There was a downturn in sales last month.
Múlt hónapban visszaesés volt az eladásokban.
The country is facing an economic downturn.
Az ország gazdasági visszaeséssel néz szembe.
Error frecuente:
Use “downturn in” for the thing that is declining: “a downturn in sales,” not usually “a downturn of sales.”
Significado
Decline in activity or conditions
Colocaciones
economic downturn
|market downturn
|global downturn
|sharp downturn
|severe downturn
|sudden downturn
|downturn in sales
|downturn in demand
|weather a downturn
|during a downturn
Sinónimos
decline (general word for becoming lower or worse)
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slump (often suggests a sudden or noticeable drop in business, prices, or performance)
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slowdown (suggests reduced speed or activity, not necessarily a full decline)
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recession (a more specific and serious economic downturn)
Antónimos
upturn (a change to better conditions or increased activity)
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recovery (improvement after a difficult period)
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boom (a period of strong growth or success)
Temas
business
|economics
|finance
|change
Definición
a time when business, the economy, sales, or another situation gets worse
A decline or worsening in activity, value, success, or conditions, especially in the economy or business.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
downturn
AFI
GB/dˈaʊntˌɚn/
US/dˈaʊntˌɚn/
Sílabas y acento
down - turn (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (down)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: downturn
- Plural: downturns
Expresiones
downturn in fortunes
1/dˈaʊntˌɚn ˈɪn fˈɔɹt͡ʃunz/
fixed phrase
Worsening success or luck
a period when someone or something becomes less successful
Ejemplos
- The team’s downturn in fortunes began after their star player was injured.
- A sudden downturn in the company’s fortunes led to major changes in management.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The club had a downturn in fortunes this season.
economic downturn
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk dˈaʊntˌɚn/
fixed phrase
Period of economic decline
a time when a country’s economy becomes weaker
Ejemplos
- The government introduced new measures to support workers during the economic downturn.
- Luxury brands often see lower sales in an economic downturn.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Many people lost jobs during the economic downturn.
market downturn
1/mˈɑɹkɪt dˈaʊntˌɚn/
fixed phrase
business
Fall in financial markets
a time when prices or activity in a market go down
Ejemplos
- Investors moved their money into safer assets during the market downturn.
- A market downturn can create opportunities for buyers with cash.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The market downturn made investors nervous.