If there is an upturn in the economy or in a company or industry, it improves or becomes more successful.
They do not expect an upturn in the economy until the end of the year. [+ in]
There has been a modest upturn in most parts of the industry. [+ in]
Synonyms: rise, increase, boost, improvement More Synonyms of upturn
upturn in British English
verb (ʌpˈtɜːn)
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
5.
an upheaval or commotion
upturn in American English
(ʌpˈtɜrn; for n. ˈʌpˌtɜrn)
verb transitive, verb intransitive
1.
to turn up, upward, or over
noun
2.
an upward turn, curve, or trend
Derived forms
upturned (ˈupˈturned)
adjective
Examples of 'upturn' in a sentence
upturn
The atmosphere has been quite similar in a lot of games recently though, since we have had an upturn in form.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
He, too, has seen an upturn in international interest.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The new year did not bring any upturn in their fortunes.
Jonathan Wright Ambassadors: From Ancient Greece to the Nation State (2006)
But an upturn in his form would certainly be welcome.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is consistent with the sort of upturn seen after other financial crises worldwide.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Anyone with an economic upturn quickly moves away to a better place.
Christianity Today (2000)
Economic openness is the engine that will power the global economy in the upturn.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
But there is some upturn in fortune as they enter their final year of school.
The Sun (2010)
But a recent upturn in form will see them escape relegation.
The Sun (2011)
The boat was seen upturned and had bumped into others that were tied up.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
And he was left in no doubt that they expect a huge upturn in fortunes next season.
The Sun (2013)
Most economists agree that they are seeing a real upturn.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It also calls for a regulatory overhaul to encourage a building industry upturn to match housing demand and supply better.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
What kind of upturn can we expect when this is over - vigorous or insipid?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The reason for the economic upturn is the sunshine - it gets people spending.
The Sun (2008)
Smaller firms tend to outperform larger rivals during an economic upturn, advisers point out.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Despite the positive news, advertising sales remain depressed and no upturn is expected in the near future.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
A third is that the upturn in the economy has taken many businesses by surprise.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But now they are prepared to install a caretaker to see out the rest of the season if results fail to show a sharp upturn.
The Sun (2011)
But with the economic downturn and stock problems he is not expecting any upturn in like-for-like sales for some months.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The recent upturn in inflation is squeezing personal disposable incomes, and this will exert downward pressure on inflation next year.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Best of all is his immensely solid wooden staircase with a vault in the form of an upturned ship's hull.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
With a modest upturn in fortunes, the audience is beginning to wonder how many more seasons they should stick with the series.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
A continued recovery in consumer and business confidence is crucial, because without that there will be no sustained upturn in demand.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Moreover, there are questions over the ability of the Cuban cigar industry to meet a sudden upturn in demand.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
While residential activity remained the fastest growing area of construction output, there was also a sharp upturn in commercial and civil engineering activity growth during the month.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
upturn
British English: upturn NOUN
If there is an upturn in the economy or in a company or industry, it improves or becomes more successful.
They do not expect an upturn in the economy until the end of the year.
American English: upturn
Brazilian Portuguese: retomada
Chinese: 好转经济、公司或行业的
European Spanish: mejora
French: reprise
German: Aufschwung
Italian: miglioramento
Japanese: 好転
Korean: 호전
European Portuguese: retomada
Latin American Spanish: mejora
(noun)
Definition
an upward trend or improvement
There has been a modest upturn in most parts of the industry.
Synonyms
rise
the prospect of another rise in interest rates
increase
a sharp increase in productivity
boost
The paper is enjoying a boost in circulation.
improvement
the dramatic improvements in conditions
recovery
In many sectors of the economy the recovery has started.
revival
There is no chance of a revival in car sales.
advancement
He cared little for social advancement.
upsurge
an upsurge in oil prices
upswing
Additional synonyms
in the sense of advancement
Definition
promotion in rank or status
He cared little for social advancement.
Synonyms
promotion,
rise,
gain,
growth,
advance,
progress,
improvement,
betterment,
preferment,
amelioration
in the sense of boost
Definition
an increase or rise
The paper is enjoying a boost in circulation.
Synonyms
rise,
increase,
advance,
jump,
addition,
improvement,
expansion,
upsurge,
upturn,
increment,
upswing,
upward turn
in the sense of improvement
Definition
the act of improving or the state of being improved
the dramatic improvements in conditions
Synonyms
enhancement,
increase,
gain,
boost,
amendment,
correction,
heightening,
advancement,
enrichment,
face-lift,
embellishment,
betterment,
rectification,
augmentation,
amelioration
Nearby words of
upturn
upstart
upsurge
uptight
upturn
upward
upwards
urban
Synonyms of 'upturn'
upturn
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of increase
Definition
the amount by which something increases
a sharp increase in productivity
Synonyms
growth,
rise,
boost,
development,
gain,
addition,
expansion,
extension,
heightening,
proliferation,
enlargement,
escalation,
upsurge,
upturn,
increment,
bounce,
intensification,
step-up (informal),
augmentation,
aggrandizement
in the sense of recovery
Definition
restoration to a former and better condition
In many sectors of the economy the recovery has started.