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Vocabulary Entry
downturn
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A decline in economic or business activity.
Example Sentences
"The company faced a downturn in sales last quarter."
"Many industries have experienced a downturn due to the pandemic."
"Experts warned of a potential downturn in the housing market."
V
verb
To decrease or decline; to make something worse.
Example Sentences
"The economic policies might downturn the growth of small businesses."
"Poor weather conditions can downturn crop yields."
"Negotiations could downturn if both parties can't reach an agreement."