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nosedive Definition and Meaning in English (nosedive definition)

noun
Synonyms:plungeslumpdecline
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Nosedive definition: A sudden, rapid, and often uncontrolled descent, especially of an aircraft, or a sharp drop in value or performance.

Definitions of Nosedive

  1. 1noun

    A sudden, rapid, and often uncontrolled descent, especially of an aircraft, or a sharp drop in value or performance.

  2. 2verb

    To fall or drop suddenly and sharply, often in a rapid and uncontrolled manner.

Example Sentences

“The company's stock took a nosedive after the scandal broke.”

“The plane went into a nosedive before the pilot regained control.”

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past tensenosedived
present participlenosediving

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Nosedive definition: A sudden, rapid, and often uncontrolled descent, especially of an aircraft, or a sharp drop in value or performance.
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'Nosedive' translates to 'nosedive' in English. Nosedive definition: A sudden, rapid, and often uncontrolled descent, especially of an aircraft, or a sharp drop in value or performance.
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