drop further

[/drɑp ˈfɜrðər/]
verb phrase
cair mais; descer ainda mais; diminuir ainda mais
1. to fall or descend to a lower level, position, or value beyond an already low point
Stock prices are expected to drop further in the coming weeks.
Espera-se que os preços das ações caiam ainda mais nas próximas semanas.
2. to decline or decrease by an additional amount
If sales drop further, the company may need to lay off employees.
Se as vendas diminuírem ainda mais, a empresa pode precisar demitir funcionários.
3. to move downward from an already lowered state
The temperature dropped further overnight.
A temperatura caiu ainda mais durante a noite.
This phrase is frequently used in financial, economic, and weather-related discourse in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In business contexts, it often conveys concern or urgency. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in news reports about economic indicators, stock markets, and seasonal temperature changes.
NYC Slang
tank further; crash harder
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decline furtherfall furtherdecrease moresink lowerplummet further
Antonyms / Antônimos
rise furtherincrease moreclimb higherimprove furtherrecover

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cair mais; descer ainda mais
Most common usage in business and financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cair mais; despencar
Despencar is colloquial and emphatic
São Paulo
cair ainda mais; diminuir ainda mais
Formal business language preferred
Portugal
descer ainda mais; cair ainda mais
Similar usage but with slight preference for 'descer' in formal contexts

Related Words

dropfurtherdeclinefalldownwarddescentdeteriorate

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit rock bottom and keep digging
go from bad to worse
take a nosedive
reach new lows
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