Rinse down Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɪns/ /ˈdaʊn
RINS DOWN
ɹˈɪns/ /dˈaʊn
rins DOWN
Definition
To quickly wash something by pouring or spraying water over it to remove soap, dirt, or chemicals.
Usage & Nuances
'Rinse down' is informal and often used for washing large surfaces or objects, like cars, patios, or your body after swimming. It usually implies using water only, not scrubbing. Often appears after cleaning with soap or another cleaner.
Spanish: enjuagar - enjuagar con aguaPortuguese (BR): enxaguar - enxaguar com águaPortuguese (PT): enxaguar - enxaguar com águaChinese (Simplified): 冲洗 - 用水冲洗Chinese (Traditional): 沖洗 - 用水沖洗Hindi: धो देना - पानी से धोनाArabic: يشطف - يغسل بالماءBengali: ধুয়ে দেওয়া - পানি দিয়ে ধুয়ে ফেলাRussian: смыть - ополоснуть водойJapanese: すすぐ - 水で流すVietnamese: xả sạch - rửa sạch bằng nướcKorean: 헹구다 - 물로 씻어내다Turkish: durulamak - suyla temizlemekUrdu: دھونا - پانی سے صاف کرناIndonesian: membilas - membilas dengan air
Example Sentences
Please rinse down your feet before entering the pool.
basic
After washing the car with soap, rinse down the whole surface.
basic
You should rinse down the shower walls after every use.
basic
I quickly rinsed down my hands before grabbing a snack.
natural
Can you rinse down the patio after the barbecue? It's a mess.
natural
He gave his muddy boots a good rinse down before stepping inside.
natural