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upturn Definition


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upturn
noun
    1. An upheaval.
    2. An increase in (especially economic) activity; an upward trend.
      Thesaurus: upswing, upsurge, recovery, revival, advancement, increase, rise, boost, amelioration, improvement; Antonym: downturn, drop, setback.
verb
    1. To turn something over, up or upside-down.
    2. To direct or cast (eg the face or eyes) upwards.
    intr
    3. To turn or curve upwards.
Derivative: upturned
adj


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