Meaning & Definition of Slump in English
English⟶
Slump
/sləmp/
noun
1. A noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
- "The team went into a slump"
- "A gradual slack in output"
- "A drop-off in attendance"
- "A falloff in quality"
synonym:
- slump,
- slack,
- drop-off,
- falloff,
- falling off
2. A long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
synonym:
- depression,
- slump,
- economic crisis
verb
1. Assume a drooping posture or carriage
synonym:
- slump,
- slouch
2. Fall or sink heavily
- "He slumped onto the couch"
- "My spirits sank"
synonym:
- slump,
- slide down,
- sink
3. Fall heavily or suddenly
- Decline markedly
- "The real estate market fell off"
synonym:
- slump,
- fall off,
- sink
4. Go down in value
- "The stock market corrected"
- "Prices slumped"
synonym:
- decline,
- slump,
- correct
Examples of using
In the current slump, economic growth has fallen to zero percent.