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upturn

[ verb uhp-turn, uhp-turn; noun uhp-turn ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to turn up or over:

    The farmer upturned clumps of sod with his spade.

  2. to cause disorder; upheave:

    The storm upturned the town.

  3. to direct or turn upward:

    She upturned her face toward heaven and prayed.



verb (used without object)

  1. to turn up or upward:

    Her eyes upturned to see his face.

noun

  1. chaos or extreme disorder, as in society; an upheaval.
  2. an upward turn, or a changing and rising movement, as in prices or business.

upturn

verb

  1. to turn or cause to turn up, over, or upside down
  2. tr to create disorder
  3. tr to direct upwards
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. an upward turn, trend, or improvement
  2. an upheaval or commotion
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of upturn1

1300–50; Middle English: to overturn; up-, turn
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With 13 defeats already this season and eight games left to play, it would require a remarkable upturn in form for Amorim to avoid finishing the campaign with more.

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It was only one bad day amid a recent upturn, yes, but it felt worse than that.

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Rashford joined Aston Villa on loan in January and an upturn in form, despite starting just four of his nine appearances, has opened the door to tie down a regular spot under Tuchel.

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I know that might be a bit wild to say, but he has been excellent for Palace during their upturn in form.

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An impressive display against Salzburg in December, though, was the catalyst for Doue's increased involvement and upturn in form.

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