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upturn noun

• an improvement or upward trend, especially in economic conditions or someone's fortunes.
• "an upturn in the economy"
Similar: increase, rise, jump, leap, surge, upswing, upsurge, boost, acceleration, escalation, soaring, step up, improvement, recovery, revival, rally, pickup, comeback, resurgence, renewal, reinvigoration, advancement, betterment, a turn for the better,
Opposite: fall, slump, downturn,

upturn verb

• turn (something) upwards or upside down.
• "nearly four feet of water cascaded over the park, upturning paving stones and play equipment"


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