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doldrums, equatorial regions of light ocean currents and winds within the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), a belt of converging winds and rising air encircling Earth near the Equator. The northeast and southeast trade winds meet there; this meeting causes air uplift and often produces clusters of convective thunderstorms.
informal. a period of being sad or bored and with no energy or enthusiasm: I don't know why but I'm in the doldrums today. There's a new cinematic release this week, just in time to rescue us from the winter doldrums.
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noun. A region of the globe found over the oceans near the equator in the intertropical convergence zone and having weather characterized variously by calm air, light winds, or squalls and thunderstorms. Hurricanes originate in this region.
1. : a state or period of sadness or depression. We watched movies to fight off the winter doldrums. — often used in the phrase in the doldrums. She has been in the doldrums since her best friend moved away. 2. : a state or period in which there is no activity or improvement. The company is slowly climbing out of its economic doldrums.
noun. uk / ˈdɒldrəmz / us. in the doldrums. Add to word list. If a business or job is in the doldrums, it is not very successful and nothing new is happening in it: After two years in the doldrums, profits are finally rising. UK. sad and with no energy or enthusiasm.
The doldrums, also known as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), is a belt around the Earth that extends approximately 5 degrees north and south of the equator. It is characterized by calm or light variable winds and thunderstorms. The doldrums are caused by the convergence of the trade winds from the north and south.
