nosedive
IPA: nˈoʊzdaɪv
noun
- A headfirst fall or jump.
- (aviation) A drop in altitude with the nose of the craft angled downwards.
- (economics, etc.) A rapid fall, e.g. in price or value.
verb
- (intransitive, of aircraft) To dive down in a steep angle.
- (intransitive, economy) To perform a rapid fall in price or value.
nose dive
IPA: nˈoʊzdˈaɪv
noun
- Alternative form of nosedive [A headfirst fall or jump.]
nose-dive
IPA: nˈoʊzdaɪv
noun
- Alternative form of nosedive [A headfirst fall or jump.]
verb
- Alternative form of nosedive [(intransitive, of aircraft) To dive down in a steep angle.]
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Examples of "nosedive" in Sentences
- The stock market took a nosedive after news of the company's bankruptcy
- The plane suddenly went into a nosedive, causing panic among the passengers
- His confidence took a nosedive after receiving harsh criticism from his boss
- The team's performance took a nosedive in the second half of the game
- The economy is predicted to take a nosedive if the government does not take action soon
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