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Definition spiral in British English

spiral verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈspaɪrəl/
1

to move in the shape of a spiral

Example

Smoke was spiralling from the burning building.

Synonyms and related words
spin revolve whirl
2

to continuously become worse, more, or less

Example

Crime has begun to spiral out of control in the capital.

Example

The economic crisis could spiral into a political disaster.

Example

The news sent share prices spiralling down to a five-year low.

Synonyms and related words
crater decrease decline worsen decline deteriorate
Definition spiral in British English