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deep UK US /diːp/ adjective [usually before noun]

► very large or serious: »Employees were forced to accept deep cuts in pay and benefits.
»a deep recession.
»These deep discounts will be a major factor in stimulating local telephone competition in Pennsylvania.

● in deep trouble — Cf. in deep trouble

● be in/get into deep water — Cf. get into deep water

● deep in debt — Cf. deep in debt

● deep pockets — Cf. deep pockets

● jump in/throw sb in at the deep end — Cf. jump throw sb in at the deep end

Financial and business terms. 2012.