upturn
gb/ˈʌptˌɚn/ us/ˈʌptˌɚn/
B2
Inglés
fellendülés, élénkülés, felhajlás, felfelé ívelés, felfordít, felforgat, felgörbül
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
fellendülés
B2
élénkülés
B2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Use an upturn in sales/the economy, not usually an upturn of sales. It often suggests improvement after a weaker period.
Significado
Improvement after a decline
Colocaciones
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
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
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)
Temas
business
|economics
|finance
|work
Definición
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
SUSTANTIVO
C1
2
felhajlás
B2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
This physical meaning is less common than the business meaning. For ordinary description, upward curve or upward bend is often clearer.
Significado
Upward curve or bend
Colocaciones
slight upturn
|gentle upturn
|sharp upturn
|upturn of the lips
|upturn of the nose
|upturn at the corners
|upturn in the line
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
downturn (a downward turn or curve)
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downward curve (a literal curve that goes downward)
Temas
shapes
|physical_description
|movement
Definición
a part of something that bends or points upward
a curve, bend, or turn upward in the shape or direction of something
VERBO
C2
FORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The farmer upturned the soil.
A gazda felforgatta a földet.
His lips upturned in a smile.
Az ajkai mosolyra felgörbültek.
Error frecuente:
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.
Significado
Turn upward or over
Colocaciones
upturn soil
|upturn a glass
|upturn a face
|upturn a boat
|upturn stones
|upturn roots
|lips upturn
|corners upturn
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
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)
Temas
movement
|physical_action
|description
Definición
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
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
upturn
AFI
GB/ˈʌptˌɚn/
US/ˈʌptˌɚn/
Sílabas y acento
up - turn (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (up)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: upturn
- Plural: upturns
Verb
- Base: upturn
- 3rd Person Singular: upturns
- Present Participle: upturning
- Past: upturned
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