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Upturn: meaning, definitions and examples

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upturn

 

[ หˆสŒpหŒtษœrn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

economic improvement

An upturn refers to a period of improvement or increase, particularly in an economic context. It indicates a recovery from a downturn, marked by rising indices, production levels, and employment rates. An upturn can be characterized by heightened consumer confidence and increased spending. It is often associated with broader trends in economic cycles, where recovery leads to growth in various sectors of the economy.

Synonyms

improvement, increase, recovery, upswing

Examples of usage

  • The economy experienced a significant upturn last quarter.
  • Many businesses reported an upturn in sales following the holiday season.
  • Analysts predict an upturn in the job market in the coming months.

Translations

Translations of the word "upturn" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aumento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคฅเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aufschwung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kenaikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะนะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wzrost

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธŠๆ˜‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reprise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aumento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท artฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์Šน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฑุชูุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกrลฏst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกrast

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธŠๅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poveฤanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆkkun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ artฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aumento

Etymology

The term 'upturn' originated from the combination of the prefix 'up' and the word 'turn'. The prefix 'up' has been used in the English language since Old English, signifying directionality or improvement. 'Turn', which comes from the Old English 'turnian', refers to the action of changing direction or position. The specific use of 'upturn' in economic contexts began to appear in the early 20th century, particularly during discussions surrounding market behaviors and economic cycles. It reflects a broader shift in the English language, where compound words gained popularity to succinctly convey complex ideas. Over time, 'upturn' has become a staple in economic jargon, often used by analysts, policymakers, and business leaders to discuss trends and forecasting.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,376, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.