Tailwinds Meaning in English

word · lemma: tailwind

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Definition

A tailwind is a wind that blows from behind and helps an object move faster, like an airplane or a runner. It can also mean any situation or factor that helps progress or success.

Usage & Nuances

'Tailwinds' is common in both literal (aviation, sports) and figurative (business, life) contexts. Opposite is 'headwinds' (obstacles). In business or economics, 'strong tailwinds' means favorable conditions. Don't confuse with 'wind at your back' (more general or idiomatic).

• Spanish: vientos de cola - impulso (figurativo)
• Portuguese (BR): vento de cauda - impulso (figurativo)
• Portuguese (PT): vento de cauda - impulso (figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 顺风 - 有利因素
• Chinese (Traditional): 順風 - 有利因素
• Hindi: पीछे से आने वाली हवा - अनुकूल परिस्थिति
• Arabic: رياح خلفية - عوامل مساعدة
• Bengali: অনুকূল বাতাস - সহায়ক পরিস্থিতি
• Russian: попутный ветер - благоприятные условия
• Japanese: 追い風
• Vietnamese: gió thuận
• Korean: 순풍 - 호의적인 조건
• Turkish: arkadan esen rüzgar - olumlu koşullar
• Urdu: پیچھے سے آنے والی ہوا - سازگار حالات
• Indonesian: angin belakang - kondisi yang menguntungkan

Example Sentences

The airplane flew faster because of strong tailwinds.

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Runners enjoy tailwinds during a race.

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Good weather gave the sailors perfect tailwinds.

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The company grew quickly, thanks to economic tailwinds.

natural

If we have tailwinds like this, we'll finish the project early.

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After years of struggling, finally some tailwinds came our way.

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