hard landing
The term "hard landing" is used in both aviation and economics to describe abrupt and often problematic transitions.
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Definition
B2Aviation
(technical)A forceful aircraft touchdown that can cause discomfort or damage.
Example
- The pilot executed a hard landing, causing the passengers to jolt in their seats.
C1Economics
(technical)A sudden and significant slowdown in economic activity after a period of rapid growth.
Example
- The country experienced a hard landing after years of economic boom.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hard landing":
soft landinghard launchhard goinghard stopblack landinghard lefthard byhard counterhard outthree-point landinghappy landingshard rland onstick the landing