upturn
Translation
upturn, improvement, upswing
Examples
There was a sharp upturn in the economy.
There was a sharp upturn in the economy.
We are hoping for an upturn in sales.
We are hoping for an upturn in sales.
Grammar Patterns
an upturn in ((sth.)) an improvement in (sth.) There was a sharp upturn in the economy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: improvement, upswing, recovery; Antonyms: downturn, slump
Etymology
From 'up' + 'turn'. A turn in an upward direction, indicating improvement.
Memory Tips
Imagine a line on a graph that 'turns up', showing an improvement in the economy or sales.