Sweep down on Meaning in English
expression
ˈswip/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SWEEP DOUN AWN
swˈiːp/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
SWEEP DOUN ON
Definition
To move quickly and suddenly down towards someone or something, often to attack or catch them by surprise.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for animals, birds of prey, or action scenes; implies sudden, forceful downward movement. Can be literal or figurative (e.g., 'news outlets swept down on the scene'). Usually not used for gentle motions. Common in storytelling and journalism.
Spanish: abalanzarse sobre - lanzarse sobrePortuguese (BR): atacar de cima - descer rapidamente sobrePortuguese (PT): atacar de cima - descer rapidamente sobreChinese (Simplified): 俯冲攻击 - 猛扑Chinese (Traditional): 俯衝攻擊 - 猛撲Hindi: झपट पड़नाArabic: ينقض على - يهاجم بسرعةBengali: হঠাৎ আছড়ে পড়া - দ্রুত নিচে নেমে আসাRussian: налететь на - стремительно обрушиться наJapanese: 急降下して襲いかかる - 急降下するVietnamese: lao xuống - ập xuốngKorean: 급습하다 - 덮치다Turkish: ani gibi saldırmak - hızla üzerine inmekUrdu: جھپٹنا - تیزی سے نیچے آناIndonesian: menyerbu - menyambar
Example Sentences
The eagle swept down on its prey.
basic
The storm clouds swept down on the town.
basic
A group of bats swept down on the trees at dusk.
basic
Reporters swept down on the celebrity as soon as she arrived.
natural
As soon as we put food out, pigeons swept down on the table.
natural
The dragon in the movie swept down on the village, breathing fire.
natural