Nosedive: meaning, definitions and examples
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nosedive
[ ˈnoʊzˌdaɪv ]
sudden fall
To nosedive means to plunge or drop steeply, especially in reference to an aircraft descending rapidly and uncontrollably. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe a sudden and significant decline in circumstances or conditions, such as a decrease in stock prices or popularity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The plane nosedived towards the ground before the pilot regained control.
- After the scandal, the politician's approval ratings nosedived.
- The company's profits nosedived after the product recall.
rapid decline
A nosedive refers to a steep and rapid descent, often used to describe an aircraft's downward trajectory. It can also refer to significant drops in performance or value, such as in business or finance.
Synonyms
collapse, decline, downturn, free-fall.
Examples of usage
- The stock market took a nosedive after the news broke.
- His career went into a nosedive following the controversy.
- Investors are worried about the nosedive in crude oil prices.
Translations
Translations of the word "nosedive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 quedas bruscas
🇮🇳 गिरावट
🇩🇪 Abrutschen
🇮🇩 jatuh tajam
🇺🇦 різке падіння
🇵🇱 nagle opadanie
🇯🇵 急降下
🇫🇷 chute brutale
🇪🇸 caída repentina
🇹🇷 ani düşüş
🇰🇷 급격한 하락
🇸🇦 هبوط حاد
🇨🇿 náhlý pokles
🇸🇰 náhly pokles
🇨🇳 急剧下降
🇸🇮 nenadno padanje
🇮🇸 snögg lækkun
🇰🇿 тұтқиылдан төмендеу
🇬🇪 კატასტროფული დაცემა
🇦🇿 kəskin düşüş
🇲🇽 caída repentina
Etymology
The word 'nosedive' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'nose' to refer to the front of an aircraft and 'dive' denoting a steep downward motion. The term was initially used in aviation contexts to describe aircraft losing altitude rapidly due to loss of control or intentional maneuvers. Over time, 'nosedive' transitioned into more general usage within the English language, where it's employed metaphorically to depict sudden declines in various fields such as finance, popularity, or personal circumstances. Its imagery lends itself effectively to represent both physical and abstract steep declines, making it a colorful choice for describing dramatic downturns.