Freefall: meaning, definitions and examples

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freefall

[ ˈfriːfɔːl ]

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skydiving

A freefall is the part of a skydiving jump when the skydiver is falling through the air without any resistance. During freefall, the skydiver experiences a feeling of weightlessness and exhilaration.

Synonyms

descent, drop, falling

Examples of usage

The instructor told the student to relax and enjoy the freefall.
Her favorite part of skydiving is the adrenaline rush during freefall.

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economy

Freefall can also refer to a sudden and sharp decline or drop in the value of something, such as a stock or currency.

Synonyms

collapse, crash, plunge

Examples of usage

The stock market went into freefall after the unexpected news.
The company's profits went into freefall due to the economic downturn.

Translations

Translations of the word "freefall" in other languages:

🇵🇹 queda livre

🇮🇳 मुक्त पतन

🇩🇪 freier Fall

🇮🇩 jatuh bebas

🇺🇦 вільне падіння

🇵🇱 swobodny spadek

🇯🇵 自由落下 (じゆうらっか)

🇫🇷 chute libre

🇪🇸 caída libre

🇹🇷 serbest düşüş

🇰🇷 자유 낙하 (jayu nakha)

🇸🇦 سقوط حر (suqut hurr)

🇨🇿 volný pád

🇸🇰 voľný pád

🇨🇳 自由落体 (zìyóu luòtǐ)

🇸🇮 prosti pad

🇮🇸 frjálst fall

🇰🇿 еркін құлау

🇬🇪 თავისუფალი დაცემა (tavisupali dacem)

🇦🇿 azad düşmə

🇲🇽 caída libre

Word origin

The term 'freefall' originated in the early 20th century and was initially used in the context of physics to describe the motion of an object falling freely under the influence of gravity, without any air resistance. Over time, the term expanded to include the popular recreational activity of skydiving, where participants experience the thrill of freefalling through the sky. In the economic sense, 'freefall' gained prominence during times of financial crisis when there was a rapid and steep decline in market values.