recession

/ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/

noun

The act or an instance of receding or withdrawing.

Examples :

"The tide caused a recession of the ocean water, leaving the sandbars exposed. "

economy business

noun

A period of reduced economic activity

Examples :

"The recent recession caused many businesses to lay off workers. "

economy business finance

noun

The ceremonial filing out of clergy and/or choir at the end of a church service.

Examples :

"After the final hymn, the recession began, with the choir filing out of the church. "

religion ritual

noun

The act of ceding something back.

Examples :

"The company's recession of its overseas manufacturing operations was a major change. "

business economy

Meanings

Examples :

"The tide caused a recession of the ocean water, leaving the sandbars exposed. "

Examples :

"The recent recession caused many businesses to lay off workers. "

Examples :

"After the final hymn, the recession began, with the choir filing out of the church. "

Examples :

"The company's recession of its overseas manufacturing operations was a major change. "

Related Words

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

withdrawing verb

To pull (something) back, aside, or away.

operations noun

The method by which a device performs its function.

instance noun

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

sandbars noun

A ridge of sand caused by the action of waves along a shore.

activity noun

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

overseas adjective

Abroad.

receding verb

To move back; to retreat; to withdraw.

economic adjective

Pertaining to an economy.

businesses noun

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

ceremonial noun

A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

manufacturing verb

To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.