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."
inseparable
charge down
B2 neutral inseparable transitive/intransitive
To rush or move downward or toward something with speed and force; also to block or deflect something by charging toward it.
In plain English
To run fast and powerfully toward something or downward, like a player rushing toward a ball.
What does "charge down" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To charge (rush aggressively) in a downward direction.
Actually means
To run fast and powerfully toward something or downward, like a player rushing toward a ball.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "charge down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
kick shot hill field ball opponent
How to conjugate "charge down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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