upswing

[uhp-swing, uhp-swing]

noun

1. an upward swing or swinging movement, as of a pendulum.

2. a marked increase or improvement.

   an upswing in stock prices.

verb (used without object)

upswung, upswinging 

1. to make or undergo an upswing.

upswing

noun

1. economics a recovery period in the trade cycle

2. an upward swing or movement or any increase or improvement

verb

1. (intr) to swing or move up

Word History and Origins

Origin of upswing¹

First recorded in 1920–25; up- + swing ¹

Example Sentences

The business “has been on a big upswing,” with its backlog more than doubling over a five-quarter period, he noted.

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However, the economy ministry cautioned that it was difficult to conclude an upswing was underway based on Wednesday's data.

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French inflation cooled a little in October despite an unexpectedly strong upswing in the economy, likely helping keep European Central Bank policymakers on course to hold interest rates well into next year.

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The upswing comes despite political deadlock in France.

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Behind the upswing is a confluence of money and fear.

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Related Words

• upturn 

When To Use

What does on the upswing mean?

The expression on the upswing refers to something in the process of improving or increasing. It’s often used in the context of economics.How is on the upswing pronounced?[ on thuh uhp-swing ]What are some other words related to on the upswing?

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