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1upturn
verb up·turn \ˈəp-ˌtərn, ˌəp-ˈ\
Definition of UPTURN
transitive verb
1
: to turn up or over
2
: to direct upward
intransitive verb
: to turn upward
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First Known Use of UPTURN
1567
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2upturn
noun up·turn \ˈəp-ˌtərn\
: an increase or improvement
Full Definition of UPTURN
: an upward turn especially toward better conditions or higher prices
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First Known Use of UPTURN
1864
UPTURN Defined for Kids
1upturn
verb up·turn \ˈəp-ˌtərn, ˌəp-ˈtərn\
up·turnedup·turn·ing
Definition of UPTURN for Kids
: to turn upward or up or over
2upturn
noun up·turn \ˈəp-ˌtərn\
Definition of UPTURN for Kids
: an upward turning (as toward better conditions)
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