1. to fall or drop suddenly and heavily
2. to sit or lean in a relaxed or tired way
3. to decline suddenly in value, amount, or performance

1. a sudden severe decline in business, prices, or economic activity
2. a period of poor performance or lack of success

Examples

• The old building began to slump after the earthquake.
• She slumped in her chair after the long day at work.
• Stock prices slumped following the bad news.
• The economy entered a slump that lasted several months.
• The team is in a hitting slump and hasn’t scored in three games.
• He slumped against the wall, exhausted from running.
• Housing sales slumped during the winter months.
• The company’s profits recovered after last year’s slump.