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   upturn

   noun

   • 1. an improvement or upward trend, especially in economic conditions or someone's fortunes: "an upturn in the economy" Similar increaserisejumpleapsurgeupswingupsurgeboostaccelerationescalationsoaringstep upimprovementrecoveryrevivalrallypickupcomebackresurgencerenewalreinvigorationupswingadvancementbettermenta turn for the betterOpposite fallslumpdownturn

   verb

   • 1. turn (something) upwards or upside down: "nearly four feet of water cascaded over the park, upturning paving stones and play equipment"

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