slump
slump /ˈslʌmp/
noun
-
(
)
A noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
(
drop-off
, slack
, falling off
, falloff
, slump
)
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
The team went into a slump
the team went into a slump
A gradual slack in output
a gradual slack in output
A drop-off in attendance
a drop-off in attendance
A falloff in quality
a falloff in quality
-
A long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
(
economic crisis
, slump
, depression
)
a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
verb
-
()
Assume a drooping posture or carriage
(
slouch
, slump
)
assume a drooping posture or carriage
-
()
Fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly
(
fall off
, slump
, sink
)
fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly
The real estate market fell off
The real estate market fell off
-
()
Fall or sink heavily
(
slide down
, sink
, slump
)
fall or sink heavily
He slumped onto the couch
He slumped onto the couch
My spirits sank
My spirits sank
-
Go down in value
(
correct
, decline
, slump
)
go down in value
The stock market corrected
the stock market corrected
Prices slumped
prices slumped
