go into recession
collocation · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
start a period when the economy is shrinking
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss start a period when the economy is shrinking in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to go into recession before the deadline.
examThe passage suggests that institutions may need to go into recession in order to improve long-term outcomes.
Common collocations
go into recessioneconomy goes into recessionrisk going into recession
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “go into recession”.