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upturn
[ verb uhp-turn, uhp-turn; noun uhp-turn ]
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.
verb (used without object)
- to turn up or upward:
Her eyes upturned to see his face.
noun
- chaos or extreme disorder, as in society; an upheaval.
- an upward turn, or a changing and rising movement, as in prices or business.
upturn
verb
- to turn or cause to turn up, over, or upside down
- tr to create disorder
- tr to direct upwards
noun
- an upward turn, trend, or improvement
- an upheaval or commotion
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
That’s led to declining vacancy and an uptick in rents, “setting the stage for the next cyclical upturn.”
That kind of movement through time without the satisfaction of a big change, whether it’s a downturn to winter or an upturn to spring, is important too.
With 13 defeats already this season and eight games left to play, it would require a remarkable upturn in form for Amorim to avoid finishing the campaign with more.
It was only one bad day amid a recent upturn, yes, but it felt worse than that.
Rashford joined Aston Villa on loan in January and an upturn in form, despite starting just four of his nine appearances, has opened the door to tie down a regular spot under Tuchel.
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