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noun
- 1. an improvement or upward trend, especially in economic conditions or someone's fortunes: "an upturn in the economy" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. turn (something) upwards or upside down: "nearly four feet of water cascaded over the park, upturning paving stones and play equipment"
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UPTURN definition: 1. (especially in economics) an improvement or a change to a higher level or value: 2. (especially…. Learn more.
noun. up· turn ˈəp-ˌtərn. : an upward turn especially toward better conditions or higher prices. Synonyms. Verb. arise. ascend. aspire. climb. lift.
verb (used with object) to turn up or over: The farmer upturned clumps of sod with his spade. to cause disorder; upheave: The storm upturned the town. to direct or turn upward: She upturned her face toward heaven and prayed.
upturn (in something) a situation in which something improves or increases over a period of time synonym upswing. an upturn in the economy; a sharp upturn in the number of tourists visiting the capital; Their fortunes have taken an upturn. The restaurant trade is on the upturn. opposite downturn
Use the noun upturn to describe an improvement, especially in finances or business. If your neighborhood ice cream man is smiling, it is probably because the hot summer weather this week has caused an upturn in his popsicle business.
1. to turn or cause to turn up, over, or upside down. 2. (transitive) to create disorder. 3. (transitive) to direct upwards. noun (ˈʌpˌtɜːn ) 4. an upward turn, trend, or improvement.
UPTURN definition: an improvement, especially in economic conditions or a business: . Learn more.
