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/ˈdaʊntɜːrn/ · dow·nturn
noun
- A downward trend or the beginnings of one; a decline. The downturn in the economy made it harder to find jobs.
- A downward movement or a decline in a particular situation or activity. The team experienced a downturn in their performance after the loss of their star player.
verb
- To turn downwards. The plane began to downturn as it hit turbulence.
- To decline or decrease in amount, degree, or intensity. The company's profits began to downturn due to increased competition.
Did you know? The term 'downturn' is often used in economics to describe a decline in economic activity, but it can also be used in other contexts, such as sports or personal finance, to describe a decline in performance or a decrease in wealth.