downturn
IPA: dˈaʊntɝn
noun
- A downward trend, or the beginnings of one; a decline.
verb
- To turn downwards
- To decline
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Examples of "downturn" in Sentences
- The fortunes of the town took a gradual downturn.
- Exports have suffered with the downturn in the clove market.
- Race organizers cited a downturn in the economy as the reason.
- The downturn was attributed to the slump in the housing sector.
- The downturn in the club's fortunes had led to a financial crisis.
- The Barracks was forced to close due to the 2008 economic downturn.
- The 2008 season showed a marked downturn in ratings for the program.
- It exacerbated the effects of the economic downturn of the early 80s.
- Additionally, the Scouts were hobbled by an economic downturn in the Midwest.
- However, his governorship coincided with the economic downturn of the islands.