downswing

A noun referring to a downward movement or decline, such as the downward motion of a golf club or a worsening of business or economic activity.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Abwärtsbewegung oder einen Rückgang bezeichnet, z. B. die Abwärtsbewegung eines Golfschlägers oder eine Verschlechterung der Geschäfts- oder Wirtschaftstätigkeit.

1. Golf swing downward B2 formal sport

   The downward motion of a golf club from the top of the backswing to the point of impact with the ball.

   • He focused on keeping his head still during the downswing.
   • A smooth downswing is crucial for a powerful drive.
   • The coach corrected her posture at the start of the downswing.

   🇩🇪Abschwung

   Synonyme: downstroke

2. Economic decline B2 formal business

   A period of decreasing activity or performance in business or the economy.

   • The company experienced a downswing in sales last quarter.
   • The economy is in a downswing after years of growth.
   • Investors are cautious during a market downswing.

   🇩🇪Abschwung

   Synonyme: declinedepressiondownturnrecessionslump

   Antonyme: boomexpansiongrowthrecovery

• downswings plural form
• downswings' possessive plural form
• downswing's possessive singular form