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Nosedive
01
a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft
02
an unexpected and rapid decline, particularly in terms of value and price
Examples
The stock market experienced a nosedive during the financial crisis.
His career seemed to take a nosedive after the controversial interview.
to nosedive
01
plunge nose first; drop with the nose or front first, of aircraft
02
(especially of a price, value, etc.) to decline suddenly and rapidly
Examples
His health seemed to nosedive after the accident, leading to a lengthy recovery.
The value of the currency nosedived, causing widespread panic among investors.
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