Sweep down Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈswip/ /ˈdaʊn

SWEEP DOWN

UK

swˈiːp/ /dˈaʊn

SWEEP DOWN

Definition

To move quickly and smoothly down from a higher place, often suddenly and with force. Commonly used for birds, planes, or objects moving downward in a sweeping motion.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used for dramatic, rapid descent—especially by birds, aircraft, or objects. More vivid than 'come down.' Not for people walking down stairs. Often followed by 'on', e.g., 'sweep down on its prey.'

• Spanish: descender en picado - bajar en vuelo (ave, avión)
• Portuguese (BR): descer rapidamente - mergulhar (ave, avião)
• Portuguese (PT): descer rapidamente - mergulhar (ave, avião)
• Chinese (Simplified): 俯冲而下 - 急速下落
• Chinese (Traditional): 俯衝而下 - 急速下落
• Hindi: तेज़ी से नीचे आना - झपट्टा मारना
• Arabic: ينقض بسرعة - يهبط بسرعة (طائر، طائرة)
• Bengali: ঝাঁপিয়ে নামা - দ্রুত নিচে নেমে আসা
• Russian: стремительно спускаться - пикировать (птица, самолёт)
• Japanese: 急降下する - 素早く降りる
• Vietnamese: lao xuống - sà xuống
• Korean: 급강하하다 - 날아내려오다
• Turkish: hızla aşağı inmek - dalmak (kuş, uçak)
• Urdu: تیزی سے نیچے آنا - جھپٹنا
• Indonesian: menyapu turun - menyelam ke bawah

Example Sentences

The eagle swept down to catch a fish.

basic

A plane swept down over the city.

basic

Leaves swept down from the trees in the autumn wind.

basic

Suddenly, a shadow swept down from above and startled us.

natural

The hawk swept down on its prey without warning.

natural

Storm clouds swept down from the mountains, blocking out the sun.

natural