a sharp downturn
adjective + noun | /a sharp downturn/
A sudden and large fall, especially in an economy or sales.
a sharp downturn
adjective + noun | /a sharp downturn/
CollocationsADVANCEDA sudden and large fall, especially in an economy or sales.
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"The economy suffered a sharp downturn in 2008."
"There was a sharp downturn in sales during winter."
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Down + turn: the line turns down suddenly.
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