Downturn
Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊnˌtɜːrn/
Downturn (noun)
- a period when business or economic activity decreases
- a time when something becomes less successful or effective
Examples
- The company struggled during the economic downturn.
- Many businesses closed due to the downturn in the economy.
Common collocations: economic downturn, face a downturn, during the downturn, downturn in sales, experience a downturn