Cool MateMeaning of Recession
a difficult time for the economy of a country, when there is less trade and industrial activity than usual and more people are unemployed
In simple words: A time when the economy is not doing well, and many people lose jobs or companies make less money.
Recession in a sentence
- The country entered a recession after the stock market crash, leading to widespread unemployment.
- During the recession, many businesses struggled to keep their doors open.
- A recession is typically defined as two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth.
- The recession caused consumer confidence to drop sharply.
- After the recession, the government introduced new policies to stimulate the economy.
How to use Recession
Used in economic discussions, often when talking about negative financial conditions. It's appropriate in formal situations, but also used in news and casual conversations about financial health.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'recess' which is a break; think of an economic break where there’s less money.
Related words
Collocations with Recession
- economic recession
- global recession
- impacts of recession
- recession period
Synonyms for Recession
- economic downturn
- downturn
- slump
- decline
Opposites of Recession
Common mistakes with Recession
- Confused with 'depression'; recession is less severe than a depression.
- Using 'recession' to describe temporary economic downturns, while it specifically refers to a more sustained decline.
- Mixing up the causes of a recession with its effects.
Recession appears in
Recession in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ركود اقتصادي
وقت الاقتصاد فيه مش كويس، وكثير ناس تفقد وظائفها أو الشركات تكسب فلوس أقل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মন্দা
এমন একটা সময় যখন অর্থনীতি ভালো চলছে না, এবং অনেক মানুষ চাকরি হারায় বা কোম্পানিগুলো কম টাকা আয় করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Rezession
Eine Zeit, in der es der Wirtschaft nicht gut geht und viele Leute ihre Jobs verlieren oder Firmen weniger Geld verdienen.
- SpanishEspañol
Recesión
Una época en la que la economía no va bien, y mucha gente pierde su trabajo o las empresas ganan menos dinero.
- Persianفارسی
رکود
زمانی که اقتصاد خوب نیست و بسیاری از مردم شغل خود را از دست میدهند یا شرکتها کمتر درآمد دارند.
- FrenchFrançais
Récession
Une période où l'économie ne va pas bien, et où beaucoup de gens perdent leur emploi ou les entreprises gagnent moins d'argent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मंदी
एक ऐसा समय जब अर्थव्यवस्था ठीक नहीं चल रही होती है, और बहुत से लोग नौकरी खो देते हैं या कंपनियों को कम पैसा मिलता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Recessione
Un periodo in cui l'economia non va bene, e molte persone perdono il lavoro o le aziende guadagnano meno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Recessão
Uma época em que a economia não vai bem, e muitas pessoas perdem empregos ou as empresas ganham menos dinheiro.
- RussianРусский
Рецессия
Период, когда экономика переживает спад, многие люди теряют работу или компании получают меньше прибыли.
- Urduاردو
کسادی, کساد بازاری
ایک ایسا وقت جب معیشت اچھی کارکردگی نہیں دکھا رہی ہوتی، اور بہت سے لوگ نوکریاں کھو دیتے ہیں یا کمپنیاں کم پیسہ کماتی ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
经济衰退
经济不景气的时候，很多人失业或者公司赚的钱变少。
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- Decline
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Recession
What does Recession mean?
A time when the economy is not doing well, and many people lose jobs or companies make less money.
What is the definition of Recession?
a difficult time for the economy of a country, when there is less trade and industrial activity than usual and more people are unemployed
How do you use Recession in a sentence?
The country entered a recession after the stock market crash, leading to widespread unemployment.
Can you give another example of Recession?
During the recession, many businesses struggled to keep their doors open.
What are synonyms for Recession?
Common alternatives include economic downturn, downturn, slump, decline.
What is the opposite of Recession?
Opposite meanings include expansion, growth, prosperity.
What words go with Recession?
It commonly pairs with economic recession, global recession, impacts of recession, recession period.
What are common mistakes when using Recession?
Confused with 'depression'; recession is less severe than a depression. Using 'recession' to describe temporary economic downturns, while it specifically refers to a more sustained decline. Mixing up the causes of a recession with its effects.
How do you pronounce Recession?
US: /["/rɪˈseʃn/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈseʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Recession?
Used in economic discussions, often when talking about negative financial conditions. It's appropriate in formal situations, but also used in news and casual conversations about financial health.
What CEFR level is Recession?
"Recession" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.