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downturn

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down·turn  (dountûrn)
n.
A tendency downward, especially in business or economic activity.
downturn [ˈdaʊnˌtɜːn]
n
(Economics) a drop or reduction in the success of a business or economy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.downturn - a worsening of business or economic activity; "the market took a downturn"
downswing
worsening - changing something with the result that it becomes worse
downspin - a swift and dangerous downturn
Translations
downturn [ˈdaʊntɜːn] N (in economy) → deterioro m; (in sales, production) → disminución f
downturn [ˈdaʊntɜːrn] n (= slump) → récession f
a downturn in → une récession dans
down under adv
(= in Australia) → en Australie
(= in New Zealand) → en Nouvelle-Zélande


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