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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa um movimento descendente ou uma queda, como o movimento da cabeça de um taco de golfe para baixo ou uma piora na atividade econômica ou nos negócios.

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.

   🇵🇹Swing descendente

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Queda

   Sinônimos: declinedepressiondownturnrecessionslump

   Antônimos: boomexpansiongrowthrecovery

• downswings plural form
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• downswing's possessive singular form