nosedive

/nˈə‍ʊzda‍ɪv/

/ˈnoʊzˌdaɪv/

Nosedive

a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft

synonyms : dive

an unexpected and rapid decline, particularly in terms of value and price

to nosedive

MAIN VERB

plunge nose first; drop with the nose or front first, of aircraft

(especially of a price, value, etc.) to decline suddenly and rapidly

Examples

1. Take a nosedive.

2. In US fossil fuel producers stock took a nosedive.

3. Christiane and Brooke's former friendship took a swift nosedive.

4. Today's emergency declaration triggered a rally on Wall Street after yesterday's historic nosedive.