upturn
gb/ˈʌptˌɚn/ us/ˈʌptˌɚn/
B2
Kiingereza
fellendülés, élénkülés, felhajlás, felfelé ívelés, felfordít, felforgat, felgörbül
NOMINO
B2
1
fellendülés
B2
élénkülés
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Use an upturn in sales/the economy, not usually an upturn of sales. It often suggests improvement after a weaker period.
Maana
Improvement after a decline
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Visawe
improvement (more general and usable in almost any positive change)
|
recovery (emphasizes returning to a better state after trouble)
|
rebound (emphasizes a quick rise after a fall)
|
upswing (very close in business and economic contexts)
Vinyume
downturn (a change to a worse or weaker condition)
|
decline (a general decrease or worsening)
|
slump (a sharp or serious fall in activity or value)
Mada
business
|economics
|finance
|work
Ufafanuzi
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
NOMINO
C1
2
felhajlás
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
This physical meaning is less common than the business meaning. For ordinary description, upward curve or upward bend is often clearer.
Maana
Upward curve or bend
Miunganiko ya maneno
slight upturn
|gentle upturn
|sharp upturn
|upturn of the lips
|upturn of the nose
|upturn at the corners
|upturn in the line
Visawe
upward curve (clearer and more literal)
|
upward bend (emphasizes a bent shape rather than a smooth curve)
|
rise (can describe upward movement or a rising line more generally)
Vinyume
downturn (a downward turn or curve)
|
downward curve (a literal curve that goes downward)
Mada
shapes
|physical_description
|movement
Ufafanuzi
a part of something that bends or points upward
a curve, bend, or turn upward in the shape or direction of something
KITENZI
C2
FORMAL
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The farmer upturned the soil.
A gazda felforgatta a földet.
His lips upturned in a smile.
Az ajkai mosolyra felgörbültek.
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Maana
Turn upward or over
Miunganiko ya maneno
upturn soil
|upturn a glass
|upturn a face
|upturn a boat
|upturn stones
|upturn roots
|lips upturn
|corners upturn
Visawe
turn over (more common in everyday speech)
|
overturn (emphasizes making something fall or turn upside down)
|
invert (more formal or technical, meaning turn upside down)
|
tilt up (emphasizes changing the angle upward)
Vinyume
turn down (turn something toward a lower direction)
|
lower (move something downward)
|
right (put something back in its normal upright position)
Mada
movement
|physical_action
|description
Ufafanuzi
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
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
upturn
IPA
GB/ˈʌptˌɚn/
US/ˈʌptˌɚn/
Silabi na mkazo
up - turn (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (up)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: upturn
- Plural: upturns
Verb
- Base: upturn
- 3rd Person Singular: upturns
- Present Participle: upturning
- Past: upturned
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.