Meaning & use
Freefall
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A rapid, uncontrolled descent under the force of gravity alone, without a parachute deployed or other means of slowing the fall; also, a sudden sharp decline.
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The skydiver spent nearly a minute in freefall before pulling the ripcord.
Stock prices went into freefall after the surprise announcement.
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Widely used figuratively in finance and news reporting to describe a rapid, uncontrolled drop, such as 'the currency's freefall.'
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