Leap down Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫip/ /ˈdaʊn
LEEP-DOWN
lˈiːp/ /dˈaʊn
LEEP-DOWN
Definition
To jump or spring quickly from a higher place to a lower one, usually with energy or force.
Usage & Nuances
"Leap down" emphasizes a sudden or energetic movement from high to low. Used for people and animals ("leap down from the wall"). Sounds more dramatic than "jump down". Not used for very small steps.
Spanish: saltar hacia abajoPortuguese (BR): pular para baixoPortuguese (PT): saltar para baixoChinese (Simplified): 跳下来Chinese (Traditional): 跳下來Hindi: नीचे कूदनाArabic: يقفز للأسفلBengali: ঝাঁপ দেওয়া নিচে - নীচে লাফানোRussian: спрыгнуть вниз - прыгнуть внизJapanese: 飛び降りるVietnamese: nhảy xuốngKorean: 아래로 뛰어내리다Turkish: aşağı atlamakUrdu: نیچے چھلانگ لگاناIndonesian: meloncat turun
Example Sentences
The cat leaped down from the fence.
basic
She leaped down from the stage after her speech.
basic
The boy leaped down to catch the ball.
basic
"Don’t worry!" he shouted, and leaped down into the river.
natural
Sometimes you just have to leap down and take a chance.
natural
The dog barked, then leaped down from the truck to greet us.
natural