upturn

noun, verb — 2 senses

upturn

noun

UK /ˈʌp.tɜːn/ · US /ˈʌp.tɝn/

Etymology From Middle English upturnen, equivalent to up- + turn.

1

An upward turn or trend, especially in business activity or profit.

Near-synonyms: increase; improvement

upturn

verb

Etymology From Middle English upturnen, equivalent to up- + turn.

1

Ambitransitive To turn (something) up or over.

Near-synonym: turn over

Derived terms: upturned

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