Word
upswing
Phoneticsup·swing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈəpˌswɪŋ/
UK/ˈʌpswɪŋ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. an increase or improvement in something, like sales, prices, or your mood. You use it when things start to get better after a difficult time.
n. an upward movement or marked increase in level, value, or activity, often following a period of decline.
Examples
“Sales show a clear upswing this spring.”
“After months of slow trade, the shop sees an upswing as tourists return for summer.”
“The housing market enjoyed a brief upswing before interest rates rose again and cooled demand across the region.”
Examples
simple
“Sales show a clear upswing this spring.”
contextual
“After months of slow trade, the shop sees an upswing as tourists return for summer.”
complex
“The housing market enjoyed a brief upswing before interest rates rose again and cooled demand across the region.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “upswing” in context.
Verb
01. benefit from upswing
“Small businesses benefited from the upswing in spending.”
verb + prep + noun
02. capitalize on upswing
“Smart investors capitalized on the upswing in property prices.”
verb + prep + noun
03. drive upswing
“Strong exports drove the upswing in manufacturing.”
verb + noun
04. enjoy upswing
“Investors enjoyed an upswing after the positive jobs report.”
verb + noun
05. experience upswing
“The tech sector experienced an upswing last quarter.”
verb + noun
06. fuel upswing
“Lower interest rates fuelled an upswing in home buying.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. economic upswing
“The country is enjoying an economic upswing after two years of recession.”
adj + noun
08. modest upswing
“Analysts predict only a modest upswing in prices next year.”
adj + noun
09. be on the upswing
“After a tough year, her career is finally on the upswing.”
10. benefit from the upswing
“Local shops will benefit from the upswing in tourism.”
11. economic upswing continues
“If the economic upswing continues, wages should rise soon.”
12. enjoy a sharp upswing
“Coastal hotels enjoyed a sharp upswing in bookings this summer.”
Real-World Examples
“U.S. stock markets experienced an upswing Wednesday, the S 500 above the 3,000 mark for the first time since March 5, fueled by optimism surrounding the easing of lockdown measures and the potential for economic recovery.” “On Monday, global stock markets experienced a significant upswing, fueled by discussions of potential stimulus measures from China and a widespread rally on Wall Street that managed to counteract a drop in Boeing shares following a recent aircraft crash.” Etymology
From up- + swing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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