Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bottom-out

verb
/ˈbɒtəm aʊt/
Definition
To reach the lowest point in a situation or decline.
Examples
  • After several months of falling prices, the stock market finally started to bottom out.
  • The economy seems to have bottomed out, showing signs of recovery.
Meaning
When something, such as a market price or a personal situation, improves after hitting its lowest level.
Synonyms
  • Hit rock bottom
  • Level off
  • Stabilize