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UK
/dˈəʊldɹəmz/
]
[ US /ˈdoʊɫdɹəmz/ ]
[ US /ˈdoʊɫdɹəmz/ ]
NOUN
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a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation - a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific
How To Use doldrums In A Sentence
- We're not down in the doldrums like teams usually are when a new manager comes in.
- The industry remains in the doldrums, according to official figures out today.
- After years in the doldrums, the economy is picking up, and the seemingly intractable budget deficits have been avoided for the past two years.
- The construction industry is in the doldrums and its arguments have prevailed. Times, Sunday Times
- And for those who want to stay afloat, or sail out of the doldrums, experienced and effective management will become even more crucial.
- The pound is in the doldrums and economic forecasts are gloomy. Times, Sunday Times
- After many years in the doldrums, cinema groups are reporting a massive increase in takings, as crowds flock back to the big screen.
- The property market has been in the doldrums for months.
- Property sales have been in the doldrums for some time.
- Rather than bouncing back, the economy could stay in the doldrums for years, with mass unemployment again becoming the norm. Times, Sunday Times
