recovery period
/rɪˈkʌvəri ˈpɪəriəd/ · re·cov·er·y per·i·od
noun
- A span of time during which an individual, system, or economy regains health, stability, or normal function after a disruption such as illness, injury, or a downturn. The company’s recovery period after the data breach lasted about six months before sales returned to pre‑incident levels.
- The interval allotted for convalescence or rehabilitation following a medical procedure or injury. Doctors advised a three‑week recovery period before the athlete could resume training.
Synonyms
convalescencerecuperation phasehealing timerestoration periodrehab periodrebound periodcomeback phaseremission interval
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase "recovery period" surged in usage during the 2008 financial crisis, becoming a staple term in economic reporting to describe the time needed for markets to regain pre‑crisis levels.