tailspin

• Substantivo que designa um estado de pânico, confusão ou perda de controle, frequentemente levando ao colapso; também descreve a queda rápida e em espiral de um avião.

A noun referring to a state of panic, confusion, or loss of control, often leading to a collapse; also describes a rapid, spiraling descent of an aircraft.

1. Emotional collapseB2informalamerican

   A state of extreme emotional distress or loss of control, often leading to a breakdown.

   Colapso emocional

   • After losing his job, he went into a tailspin of depression.
   • The bad news sent her into a complete tailspin.
   • He's been in a tailspin ever since the breakup.

   Sinônimosbreakdowncollapsecrisismeltdownpanic

2. Aircraft descentC1formal

   A rapid, uncontrolled descent of an aircraft in a steep, spiraling motion.

   Parafuso

   • The pilot managed to recover the plane from a dangerous tailspin.
   • The aircraft entered a tailspin after a mechanical failure.
   • Training exercises include how to escape a tailspin.

   Sinônimosdivenosediveplungespinspiral