1. periods of decline or poor performance
2. drooping or slouching postures

1. falls or drops suddenly
2. sits or stands with a drooping posture

Examples

• The economy often experiences slumps during recessions.
• His batting average slumps every summer.
• She slumps in her chair when she’s tired.
• The stock market slumps after bad news.
• The team’s performance slumps without their star player.
• He slumps against the wall in exhaustion.
• Sales slumps are common in retail during certain seasons.