Slump down Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɫəmp/ /ˈdaʊn
SLUMP-down
slˈʌmp/ /dˈaʊn
sl-UMP-down
Definição
To sit or fall down heavily and without energy, often because of tiredness, sadness, or disappointment.
Uso & Nuances
Informal, often used to describe losing energy or motivation physically and emotionally. Common after bad news or long fatigue; pairs with 'on the sofa', 'in a chair', etc. Not used for deliberate, upright sitting—implies effortlessness or collapse.
Spanish: dejarse caer - desplomarse - sentarse desplomadoPortuguese (BR): desabar - afundar-se - sentar-se jogadoPortuguese (PT): desabar - afundar-se - sentar-se desleixadoChinese (Simplified): 瘫坐下来 - 沮丧地坐下Chinese (Traditional): 癱坐下來 - 沮喪地坐下Hindi: धसककर बैठ जानाArabic: ينهار جالسًا - يجلس متراخيًاBengali: ধসে পড়ে বসাRussian: осесть - тяжело опуститьсяJapanese: どさっと座り込む - ぐったり座るVietnamese: ngồi sụp xuốngKorean: 털썩 주저앉다Turkish: yığılıp oturmak - çökmekUrdu: ڈھیر ہو کر بیٹھناIndonesian: duduk terkulai - terjatuh duduk
Frases de Exemplo
He slumped down on the sofa after work.
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The tired student slumped down in his chair.
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She slumped down when she heard the bad news.
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"Ugh, I can't take it anymore," he said as he slumped down at his desk.
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The dog slumped down by the door, completely exhausted after its walk.
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When the team lost, the fans just slumped down in their seats, speechless.
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