downturn
Translation
downturn, recession, slump
Examples
The company faced a downturn in sales.
The company faced a downturn in sales.
There was a sharp downturn in the economy.
There was a sharp downturn in the economy.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) downturn ((in sth.)) a decline in economic or business activity The company faced a downturn in sales.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decline, slump, recession; Antonyms: upturn, upswing, boom
Etymology
From 'down' + 'turn'. A turn in a downward direction.
Memory Tips
Imagine a graph of the economy taking a 'turn' and going 'down'.