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upswing
[/ˈʌpswɪŋ/]
noun
pl: upswings
alta, ascensão, melhora
1.
an increase or improvement in something, especially after a period of decline
The economy is on an upswing after months of recession.
A economia está em alta após meses de recessão.
2.
the upward swing of a golf club or similar implement
He improved his golf game by working on his upswing.
Ele melhorou seu jogo de golfe trabalhando no movimento ascendente do taco.
3.
a period of increased activity or prosperity
The company experienced an upswing in sales last quarter.
A empresa experimentou uma alta nas vendas no último trimestre.
NYC Slang
on the up, on the rise
Synonyms
increase
rise
improvement
upturn
recovery
Antonyms
downswing
decline
downturn
drop
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
alta, melhora, ascensão
most common usage in business and economic contexts
São Paulo
recuperação, alta
frequently used in financial markets terminology
Portugal
recuperação, melhoria, ascensão
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
on an upswing
in an upswing
the upswing of the cycle
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