Blow down Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈdaʊn
BLOH-down
blˈəʊ/ /dˈaʊn
bl-OH-down
Definition
If something, especially a tree or structure, is blown down, the wind makes it fall over.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe trees, fences, or lightweight structures knocked over by strong wind or storms. Used in passive ('was blown down') or active ('the wind blew down'). Not used for deliberate destruction.
Spanish: derribar (por el viento) - tumbar por el vientoPortuguese (BR): derrubar (com vento) - ser levado pelo ventoPortuguese (PT): derrubar (pelo vento) - tombar pelo ventoChinese (Simplified): 吹倒Chinese (Traditional): 吹倒Hindi: हवा से गिरा देनाArabic: يُطيح (بواسطة الرياح) - يُسقط بالريحBengali: উড়িয়ে ফেলা (ঝড়ে)Russian: снести (ветром) - повалить (ветром)Japanese: 吹き倒すVietnamese: thổi đổ - bị gió thổi ngãKorean: 날려 넘어가다 - 바람에 넘어지다Turkish: devirmek (rüzgârla) - yıkmak (rüzgârla)Urdu: گرادینا (ہوا سے) - ہوا سے گرا دیناIndonesian: roboh (karena angin) - ditiup roboh
Example Sentences
The big tree was blown down in the storm last night.
basic
Many fences were blown down by the strong wind.
basic
The tent will blow down if we do not fix it well.
basic
Half the signs in town were blown down after the hurricane.
natural
Our patio umbrella almost got blown down yesterday!
natural
If that old barn gets blown down, nobody will be surprised.
natural