slumping

[slʌmpɪŋ]

slumping Definition

  • 1to fall or sink suddenly
  • 2to decline or decrease sharply

Using slumping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slumping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The exhausted runner slumped to the ground.

  • Example

    Sales have been slumping for months now.

  • Example

    The team's performance has been slumping lately.

  • Example

    The economy is slumping due to the pandemic.

slumping Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for slumping

Idioms Using slumping

  • experiencing a period of decline or decreased performance

    Example

    The team has been in a slump for the past few games.

  • slump one's shoulders

    to lower one's shoulders in a posture of defeat or discouragement

    Example

    He slumped his shoulders when he heard the bad news.

  • slump in one's seat

    to sit in a relaxed or lazy way, with one's body sinking down into the seat

    Example

    She slumped in her seat and closed her eyes, trying to relax.

Phrases with slumping

  • to sit or stand in a lazy or drooping way

    Example

    He slumped down on the couch and turned on the TV.

  • to fall forward or to one side while sitting or standing, usually due to tiredness or exhaustion

    Example

    She was so tired that she slumped over her desk and fell asleep.

  • a sale of all or most of a company's assets, often done to pay off debts or to restructure the company

    Example

    The struggling company had to resort to a slump sale to stay afloat.

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Summary: slumping in Brief

'Slumping' [slʌmpɪŋ] refers to a sudden fall or decline, often used to describe physical posture or economic performance. Examples include 'The exhausted runner slumped to the ground.' and 'Sales have been slumping for months now.' The phrase 'in a slump' denotes a period of decreased performance, while idioms like 'slump one's shoulders' and 'slump in one's seat' describe postures of defeat or relaxation.