Definition of slump - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
movementfall or sit down heavily due to tiredness
- He slumped into the chair, exhausted.
2.
sudden dropcollapse heavily or helplessly
- He slumped onto the couch after work.
3.
economic declineundergo a sudden severe or prolonged fall in price, value, or amount
- The stock market slumped after the announcement..
4.
postureslouch or droop
- She slumped in her chair, feeling tired.
5.
sinkfall or sink suddenly through a surface
- The hiker slumped through the thin ice.
Noun
1.
performanceperiod of poor performance or activity
- The team is experiencing a slump this season.
2.
businesssudden decline in business activity
- The company faced a slump in sales last year.
3.
bodyslouching or drooping posture
- He sat in a slump on the couch.
4.
constructionTECH. US measure of concrete's fluidityTECH. US
- The engineer checked the slump of the concrete.
5.
geographyDated UK boggy placeDated UK
- The hikers avoided the slump during their trek.
6.
foodDated US cobbler-like dessert cooked on a stoveDated US
- We enjoyed a warm apple slump for dessert.
Images of slump
boggy place 
cobbler-like dessert cooked on a stove
Expressions with slump
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feeling sad or unmotivated
She's been in a slump since the breakup.
sit or fall down suddenly or in a tired way
He would slump down on the couch after work.
bend or fall forward in a loose way
He started to slump over in his chair.
significant decline in economic activity
The economic slump has led to increased unemployment rates.
period of low ratings
The show was canceled due to a ratings slump.
second effort fails to meet expectations
The band faced a sophomore slump with their second album.
period with less sexual activity or interest
They are going through a sexual slump in their marriage.
test measuring concrete's water content by height loss
The engineer performed a slump test on the concrete.
Origin of slump
German, slumpen (to slump)
Terms with slump included in their meaning
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business
renewed growth after a slump
market slump
period of lower output, trade and jobs
body stance
having shoulders that slump forward, giving a hunched upper back
Examples of slump in a sentence
The tired child slumped to the ground. She slumped to the floor in exhaustion. The old man slumped against the wall, tired from the walk. Housing prices slumped unexpectedly. Sales slumped during the recession. He slumped against the wall, exhausted from the run.
The old man slumped forward, dozing off in the sun. The old chair slumped under his weight. The cake slumped in the oven as it baked. The economy is in a slump right now. His career hit a slump after the initial success. The market experienced a slump after the announcement. There was a slump in demand for electronics. After the long flight, she stood in a slump. His slump at the podium suggested exhaustion. The contractor measured the slump before pouring. A low slump indicates a dry concrete mix. The cattle got stuck in a slump near the river. Farmers often find slumps challenging for machinery. The chef prepared a berry slump for brunch. They served a delicious peach slump at the picnic.
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- French:s'affaler, période de creux, ...
- German:sinken, Einbruch, ...
- Italian:accasciarsi, calo, ...
- Spanish:desplomarse, mala racha, ...
- Portuguese:cair pesadamente, crise, ...
- Chinese:瘫坐, 萧条, ...
- Japanese:どさっと座る, スランプ, ...
- Arabic:اِنْهَارَ, رُكُود, ...
- Hebrew:לִשְׁקוֹעַ, שֵׁפֶל, ...
- Russian:падать, спад, ...
- Ukrainian:падати, спад, ...
- Hindi:धम्म से बैठ जाना, खराब दौर, ...
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