downturn
down|turn /d'aʊntɜːrn/ (downturns)
[N-COUNT] oft N in n
If there is a downturn in the economy or in a company or industry, it becomes worse or less successful than it had been.
They predicted a severe economic downturn.
≠ upturn
[N-COUNT] oft N in n
If there is a downturn in the economy or in a company or industry, it becomes worse or less successful than it had been.
They predicted a severe economic downturn.
≠ upturn