downturn

• Substantiv, das einen Rückgang oder eine Verschlechterung der Geschäfts- oder Wirtschaftstätigkeit bezeichnet, oft gekennzeichnet durch sinkende Ausgaben, Produktion und Beschäftigung.

A noun referring to a decline or worsening in business or economic activity, often characterized by reduced spending, production, and employment.

1. Economic declineB2formal

   A period of reduced economic activity, often characterized by falling prices, lower production, and increased unemployment.

   Wirtschaftsabschwung

   • The country experienced a severe economic downturn last year.
   • Many businesses closed during the recent downturn.
   • The downturn in the housing market affected many homeowners.

   Synonymecontractiondeclinedepressionrecessionslowdownslumptrough

   Antonymeboomexpansiongrowthrecoveryupturn