upswing

American  

[uhp-swing, uhp-swing] / ˈʌpˌswɪŋ, ʌpˈswɪŋ /

noun

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

2. a marked increase or improvement.

   an upswing in stock prices.

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verb (used without object)

upswung, upswinging

1. to make or undergo an upswing.

upswing British  

noun

1. economics a recovery period in the trade cycle

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

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verb

1. (intr) to swing or move up

Usage

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?

• uptick
• success
• streak
• downswing

Etymology

Origin of upswing

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

Example Sentences

That figure is almost certainly on the upswing.

From Los Angeles Times

However, there is skepticism over the sustainability of the upswing as the producer-price index dropped 2.2% from a year earlier in November, widening slightly from the 2.1% fall in the prior month.

From The Wall Street Journal

The data confirms the economy is in a modest upswing and may be starting to grind up against capacity constraints.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We’ve been on an upswing,” Still said, noting that indicators of quality of care and patient satisfaction have risen dramatically in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• upturn