bottom out

verb

1. (intr, adverb) to reach the lowest point and level out

   the recession shows no sign of bottoming out

Idioms and Phrases

Reach the lowest level, as in The recession appears to have bottomed out. This verbal use of bottom originated in the late 1800s and, with the addition of out in the mid-1900s, tends to be used mostly in the context of trade and finance.

Example Sentences

That would be the moment the bond market last bottomed out.

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The central bank recently said core inflation, a measure excluding private road transport and accommodation, could bottom out soon and rise gradually in 2026.

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He expects the dollar to bottom out early next year.

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“At one point, Bitcoin bottomed out over 13% lower than the all-time highs seen last week, as traders scrambled to close positions.”

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Chilly temperatures are expected to bottom out Wednesday in Southern California, with a possible lift toward the weekend.

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