charge down
B2 neutral inseparable both
In simple words
To run fast and powerfully toward something or downward, like a player rushing toward a ball.
Literal meaning: To charge (rush aggressively) in a downward direction.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To run powerfully and quickly downward or toward something with force.
"The cavalry charged down the hill and scattered the enemy formation."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
In sport, to rush at and block or deflect an opponent's kick or shot.
"The defender managed to charge down the goalkeeper's clearance and score."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Common in sports contexts, especially rugby and football, where a player charges down a kick or opponent. Also used generally for any fast, forceful downward or forward rush. The sports sense (blocking a kick) is transitive.
Commonly used with
kick shot hill field ball opponent
Forms
Base
charge down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
charges down
he/she/it
Past simple
charged down
yesterday
Past participle
charged down
have + pp
-ing form
charging down
continuous
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Synonyms
rush down storm down hurtle down race down block
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