to tank
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5.8
- verb
- /tæŋk/
- Informal
- You must've really tanked on that college essay.
- the economy tanked
- markets tanked
- stocks tanked
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Watch on YouTubeWe might actually have a year of no growth, which tanks the four year average.
- We might actually have a year of no growth, which tanks the four year average.
- Elon Musk has completely tanked his brand.
- That instantly tanked Dow futures markets as people were fearful.
- The, you know, part of why testosterone is tanking in men.
- She then had to quickly reverse that strategy after it's announcement tanked the pound.
- So his stock is tanked, his reputation is tanked, his brand is tanked.
- Our Truly supplement brand kept our franchise from tanking.
- They wonder why trust and confidence is tanking.
- If your blood sugar goes down too much or you raise cortisol too much, you will tank progesterone and check this out.
- The civil wars are destroying cities and farms, so the economy is kind of tanking.
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You know, three years ago, when the market tanked, they said we were finished.
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The problem is that when the market tanks, stocks tank with it.
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When other things tank, like everything is doing right now, art does not.
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However, if your folks tank the business, you are left with nothing.
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It's like the economy was waiting for me to start my own business and then tank.
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We might actually have a year of no growth, which tanks the four year average.
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Your relationships will tank, your outlook will tank.
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You need someone that is going to be able to come in and just make sure you don't tank for those couple of weeks.
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Your last book tanked, critically and commercially, putting into doubt whether or not you can even provide for Katie.
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Many businesses tanked during the recession, leading to widespread unemployment.
Synonyms
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9.2
To fail very quickly and completely with no chance to get better
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Compounds
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4.1
A group of experts who study public problems and give advice to governments and others
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4.3
An underground tank where bacteria break down sewage and solids before they drain away
- Specialized
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3.5
A heavy armored vehicle with a large gun that moves on tracks and fights in war
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4.8
A large American battle vehicle used by the army with thick armor and a powerful gun
- Archaic
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8.1
A light military vehicle with a strong anti-tank gun that stops enemy tanks
- Archaic
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5.0
A steam train that carries its own fuel and water without another car behind it
- Specialized
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7.5
A large oven that melts raw materials so liquid glass comes out the other end
- Archaic
A steam engine that carries its own fuel and water so it needs no separate car
- Specialized
An electric circuit with a coil and a capacitor that makes or picks an electrical signal at a specific frequency
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Etymology
Tank The verb tank meaning to fail badly probably comes from the idea of something heavy dropping or sinking like a metal tank, so when sales, grades, or prices 'tank' they fall down quickly.