soft landing
Cushioned return earthward
A soft landing is a controlled descent that avoids damage or disruption.
Aircraft make soft landings when they touch down gently.
In economics, a soft landing occurs when policymakers slow growth enough to curb inflation without triggering recession: The Fed is hoping for a soft landing.
The term implies skillful management of a potentially rough transition.
Drag-creating descent device
- retrogradeMoving in reverse direction
- thrustersPropulsion devices for steering
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
reentry · splashdown · trajectory · docking · spacecraft · astronauts · lunar surface · descent
Six-point gridiron play
- runwayPaved path for planes
- flareSudden bright burst
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- glide pathAircraft's landing descent route
approach · deceleration · tailwind · crosswind · final approach · airspeed · altitude · throttle
Vehicle collision cushion
- crumple zoneDesigned-to-deform safety structure
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- shock absorberImpact-dampening suspension component
foam pit · parachute · impact protection · fall arrest · safety net · breakaway · deceleration · controlled descent
Prolonged economic decline
- inflationSustained price level increase
- unemploymentBeing without paid work
- interest ratesPrice paid for borrowing
- monetary policyCentral bank economic controls
fiscal policy · economic slowdown · central bank · Federal Reserve · GDP · market correction · consumer confidence · stimulus
Change from one state
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- graceful exitDignified way to leave
- smooth transitionGradual, unnoticeable change
- winding downGradually decreasing toward conclusion
parachute
Drag-creating descent device
- retrogradeMoving in reverse direction
- thrustersPropulsion devices for steering
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
capsule · reentry · splashdown · trajectory · docking · spacecraft · astronauts · lunar surface · descent · deceleration
touchdown
Six-point gridiron play
glide path · approach · deceleration · tailwind · crosswind · final approach · airspeed · altitude · throttle · autopilot
airbag
Vehicle collision cushion
- crumple zoneDesigned-to-deform safety structure
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
shock absorber · foam pit · parachute · impact protection · fall arrest · safety net · breakaway · deceleration · controlled descent · energy absorption
recession
Prolonged economic decline
- inflationSustained price level increase
- unemploymentBeing without paid work
- interest ratesPrice paid for borrowing
monetary policy · fiscal policy · economic slowdown · central bank · Federal Reserve · GDP · market correction · consumer confidence · stimulus · inflation control
transition
Change from one state
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- graceful exitDignified way to leave
- smooth transitionGradual, unnoticeable change
winding down · gradual change · controlled descent · orderly retreat
- stealthsneak, ninja, creep, spy, skulk
- gentle handlingcradling, cushioning, padding, wrapping, swaddling
- support metaphorsrock, pillar, backbone, bedrock, safety net
- space operationsrocket launch, docking, spacewalk, EVA, reentry
- business cyclesboom, bust, contraction, expansion, peak
- landingstouchdown, touch and go, controlled descent, splashdown, ditching
soft landinghard landing
Forceful impact upon touchdown
crash landing · crash · impact · collision · smashup
soft landinghard landing
Forceful impact upon touchdown
recession · market crash · depression · economic collapse · crash
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