downturn

calo, flessione

Periodo in cui gli affari, i prezzi o altre attività iniziano a diminuire o perdere forza.

In inglese semplice: A period when business, prices, or other activity starts to fall or becomes weaker.

• Sales fell during the downturn.
• An economic downturn forced several shops to close.
• We expect a downturn in demand this winter.

Come si usa: downturn in something (The company reported a downturn in sales.)

Sinonimi: decline, slump

Contrari: upturn

Espressioni comuni: economic downturn, downturn in sales

piegare verso il basso

Girare o piegare qualcosa in modo che punti verso il basso.

In inglese semplice: To turn or bend so that something points downwards.

• Downturn the edge slightly.
• She downturned the corners of her mouth.
• The metalworker downturned the rim of the bowl.

Sinonimi: turn down, bend down

Contrari: upturn

Espressioni comuni: downturn the edge, downturn the corners

calare, diminuire

Diventare minore per quantità, valore o attività.

In inglese semplice: To fall in amount, value, or activity.

• Sales began to downturn.
• Demand downturned after the holiday season.
• Prices may downturn if supply increases.

Sinonimi: decline, fall, decrease

Contrari: rise, increase

Espressioni comuni: sales may downturn, downturn sharply