1no object Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. âthe children were playing by a poolâ. âher friends were playing with their dollsâ. âShe sees other children playing happily, mothers lavishing care on children, but no one plays with her.â.
Turmoil is defined as a state of upset and confusion. An example of turmoil is the feelings one has if they need to quickly relocate to a new city. turmoil. turmoil. A state of extreme confusion or agitation; commotion or tumult: a country in turmoil over labor strikes. Origin unknown. turmoil.
The U.S. economic crisis. THE U.S. economy is currently experiencing its worst crisis since the Great Depression. The crisis started in the home mortgage market, especially the market for so-called âsubprimeâ mortgages, and is now spreading beyond subprime to prime mortgages, commercial real estate, corporate junk bonds, and other forms of debt.