upturn

[ verb uhp-turn, uhp-turn; noun uhp-turn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to turn up or over:

   The farmer upturned clumps of sod with his spade.

2. to cause disorder; upheave:

   The storm upturned the town.

3. to direct or turn upward:

   She upturned her face toward heaven and prayed.

verb (used without object)

1. to turn up or upward:

   Her eyes upturned to see his face.

noun

1. chaos or extreme disorder, as in society; an upheaval.
2. an upward turn, or a changing and rising movement, as in prices or business.

upturn

verb

1. to turn or cause to turn up, over, or upside down
2. tr to create disorder
3. tr to direct upwards

noun

1. an upward turn, trend, or improvement
2. an upheaval or commotion

Word History and Origins

Origin of upturn¹

1300–50; Middle English: to overturn; up-, turn

Example Sentences

The 43-year-old New Zealander has been head coach of the Test team since the summer of 2022 and has overseen an upturn in the side’s fortunes, leading them to 20 wins in 32 matches.

From BBC

Yes, the sample size is too small to draw definitive conclusions but when Buttler has captained from the outfield there has been no obvious upturn in results - three wins and four defeats his return from seven matches for England and Manchester Originals.

From BBC

There is also, of course, no guarantee that fewer responsibilities means an upturn in results.

From BBC

Tua Tagovailoa's return from concussion sparked a big upturn in the Miami Dolphins' lifeless offence, but not enough as Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland booted a 34-yard field goal to seal a 28-27 win for Arizona.

From BBC

Williams' upturn in form has led to a seventh place for Albon in Azerbaijan and a ninth in Italy, and an eighth in Baku for Colapinto, who replaced Logan Sergeant when the American was sacked after the Dutch race for lack of pace and too many accidents.

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Related Words

• recovery
• upswing