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Meaning of the word downturn in English

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downturn

US /ˈdaʊn.tɝːn/
UK /ˈdaʊn.tɝːn/
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Noun

1.

a decline in economic, business, or other activity

Example:
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The company faced a significant downturn in sales last quarter.
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Many businesses struggle during an economic downturn.
Synonym:
recessionslumpdeclinedipslowdown
Synonym:
upturnboomgrowthrecoveryexpansion
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