slump

Definitions of slump in various dictionaries:

noun - a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality

noun - a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment

verb - assume a drooping posture or carriage

verb - fall or sink heavily

verb - fall heavily or suddenly

verb - go down in value

To fall or sink heavily; collapse: She slumped, exhausted, onto the sofa.

To droop, as in sitting or standing; slouch.

To decline suddenly; fall off: Business slumped after the holidays.

To sink or settle, as into mud or slush.

To slide down or spread out thickly, as mud or fresh concrete.

The act or an instance of slumping.

A drooping or slouching posture: read defeat in the slump of his shoulders.

A sudden falling off or decline, as in activity, prices, or business: a stock market slump; a slump in farm prices.

An extended period of poor performance, especially in a sport or competitive activity: a slump in a batting average.

verb - to fall or sink suddenly