Upturn
noun
An improvement or increase in something that was previously getting worse or decreasing.
We have seen an upturn in the economy recently, with more jobs being created.
Often appears as...
- economic upturn
- sudden upturn
verb
To become or make something become better.
The company's sales have begun to upturn again after a period of decline.
Often appears as...
- upturn in sales
- upturn in traffic
noun
A movement upwards or towards the front.
The upturn of her lips suggested she was pleased with the news.
Often appears as...
- upturn of the lips
- upturn of the nose
noun
An improvement or increase in something that was previously getting worse or decreasing.
We have seen an upturn in the economy recently, with more jobs being created.
Often appears as...
- economic upturn
- sudden upturn
verb
To become or make something become better.
The company's sales have begun to upturn again after a period of decline.
Often appears as...
- upturn in sales
- upturn in traffic
noun
A movement upwards or towards the front.
The upturn of her lips suggested she was pleased with the news.
Often appears as...
- upturn of the lips
- upturn of the nose
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Positive
The term 'upturn' can describe positive change but in a neutral context without emotion.
Analysts remain cautious despite the upturn in stock prices.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Temporary
An 'upturn' doesn't necessarily mean the improvement will continue or have lasting effects.
The upturn in tourism may be short-lived due to unpredictable weather.
Pro Tip 3/3Preceding Conditions
Use 'upturn' when describing an improvement following a decline or negative period.
After the drought, farmers welcomed the upturn in rainfall.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Positive
The term 'upturn' can describe positive change but in a neutral context without emotion.
Analysts remain cautious despite the upturn in stock prices.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Temporary
An 'upturn' doesn't necessarily mean the improvement will continue or have lasting effects.
The upturn in tourism may be short-lived due to unpredictable weather.
Pro Tip 3/3Preceding Conditions
Use 'upturn' when describing an improvement following a decline or negative period.
After the drought, farmers welcomed the upturn in rainfall.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Positive
The term 'upturn' can describe positive change but in a neutral context without emotion.
Analysts remain cautious despite the upturn in stock prices.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Temporary
An 'upturn' doesn't necessarily mean the improvement will continue or have lasting effects.
The upturn in tourism may be short-lived due to unpredictable weather.
Pro Tip 3/3Preceding Conditions
Use 'upturn' when describing an improvement following a decline or negative period.
After the drought, farmers welcomed the upturn in rainfall.
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Video examples
Chris Anderson (Wired):...
And this is one way to do technology get a sense of where technology is and then anticipate the next upturn. We tend to do any technology that we think is sufficiently important; we'll typically do it twice. Once, we want to do it first.
Video examples
Chris Anderson (Wired):...
And this is one way to do technology get a sense of where technology is and then anticipate the next upturn. We tend to do any technology that we think is sufficiently important; we'll typically do it twice. Once, we want to do it first.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Edmund Phelps
American Economist
One reason why upturns follow downturns is that downturns tend to overshoot. People get panicky, they're afraid to stay the course, so they start selling. The other thing is that I think, as entrepreneurs keep on waiting to produce new things, that there's an accumulation of as-yet-unexploited new ideas that keeps mounting up.
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Carrie Lam
Chinese Politician
Given the relativity concept, poverty cannot be eliminated. Indeed, an economic upturn with a broad improvement in household income does not guarantee a decrease in the size of the poor population, especially when the income growth of households below the poverty line is less promising than the overall.
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Jo Brand
British Comedian
I'm just trying to spread the word and upturn the myth that actually you should be resting after cancer treatment. You shouldn't; you should be getting out and doing any kind of exercise you can. You don't have to run a marathon, but you just have to up your activity levels.
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David Blunkett
British Politician
Businesses that fail to develop their staff are twice as likely to collapse. Firms seeking to reposition themselves for the economic upturn need to invest in their staff's flexibility, responsiveness and skills.
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Martin Winterkorn
German Businessman
Regardless of whether we are in an upturn or a downturn, our goal is to ensure the Volkswagen Group reaches the top of the automotive industry.
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Chris Anderson
American Businessman
And this is one way to do technology forecasting; get a sense of where technology is, and then anticipate the next upturn.
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Kurt Vile
American Musician
Smoke Ring' was a downer, then 'Wakin' was an upturn.
Quote examples
Edmund Phelps
American Economist
One reason why upturns follow downturns is that downturns tend to overshoot. People get panicky, they're afraid to stay the course, so they start selling. The other thing is that I think, as entrepreneurs keep on waiting to produce new things, that there's an accumulation of as-yet-unexploited new ideas that keeps mounting up.
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Carrie Lam
Chinese Politician
Given the relativity concept, poverty cannot be eliminated. Indeed, an economic upturn with a broad improvement in household income does not guarantee a decrease in the size of the poor population, especially when the income growth of households below the poverty line is less promising than the overall.
Quote examples
Jo Brand
British Comedian
I'm just trying to spread the word and upturn the myth that actually you should be resting after cancer treatment. You shouldn't; you should be getting out and doing any kind of exercise you can. You don't have to run a marathon, but you just have to up your activity levels.
Quote examples
David Blunkett
British Politician
Businesses that fail to develop their staff are twice as likely to collapse. Firms seeking to reposition themselves for the economic upturn need to invest in their staff's flexibility, responsiveness and skills.
Quote examples
Martin Winterkorn
German Businessman
Regardless of whether we are in an upturn or a downturn, our goal is to ensure the Volkswagen Group reaches the top of the automotive industry.
Quote examples
Chris Anderson
American Businessman
And this is one way to do technology forecasting; get a sense of where technology is, and then anticipate the next upturn.
Quote examples
Kurt Vile
American Musician
Smoke Ring' was a downer, then 'Wakin' was an upturn.
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