reverse a price trend; turn the tables
Meanings
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for a stock price or market to reverse direction; from red to green or vice versa
technicalA technical term from the stock market/finance, where 'red' typically indicates a drop/decline and 'green' indicates a rise/gain.
The brokerage sector surged strongly in the afternoon, driving the broader market to reverse its decline.
This stock miraculously reversed its trend at the very last moment before the market closed.
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After falling for three consecutive days, the market finally turned green (reversed) today.
verb
to turn the tables completely; to reverse an unfavorable situation
A metaphorical extension, commonly used in sports, competition, debates, or any contest where one side stages a comeback from a losing position.
In the last thirty seconds of the match, our team scored two goals in a row, successfully turning the tables.
He seized the logical flaw in his opponent's argument during the debate, achieving a stunning comeback.
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This company successfully turned itself around from the brink of bankruptcy through innovative products.
Being able to come back from a 0-2 deficit shows the team's tremendous resilience.