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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un mouvement vers le bas ou une baisse, par exemple le geste descendant d'un club de golf ou une détérioration de l'activité économique ou commerciale.

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.

   🇫🇷Descente du club

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷recul économique

   Synonymes: declinedepressiondownturnrecessionslump

   Antonymes: boomexpansiongrowthrecovery

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