downturn

noun
UK: /ˈdaʊntɜːn/
US: /ˈdaʊntɜːrn/

  1. A decline in economic, business, or other activity.

    1. The downturn affected many small shops.
    2. The recent economic downturn has caused job losses across several industries.

  2. A worsening of a situation or trend.

    1. There's been a downturn in her health.
    2. We are concerned about the downturn in public opinion regarding the project.

Synonyms

recession fall decrease slump decline

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "downturn" in English means: A decline in economic, business, or other activity., A worsening of a situation or trend..

The phonetic transcription of "downturn" is /ˈdaʊntɜːn/ in British English and /ˈdaʊntɜːrn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "downturn": recession, fall, decrease, slump, decline.

Example usage of "downturn": "The downturn affected many small shops.". More examples on the page.