1 B1 neutral
To write something quickly and hurriedly, without much care.
"She dashed down a few notes before the meeting started."
separable
dash down
B2 neutral separable transitive
To write something quickly and hastily, or to throw/push something forcefully downward.
In plain English
To quickly write something, or to throw something down hard.
What does "dash down" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 neutral
To throw, knock, or push something forcefully to the ground.
"In a fury, he dashed the cup down onto the stone floor and it shattered."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To dash (move quickly) and place something down.
Actually means
To quickly write something, or to throw something down hard.
Usage tip
Two distinct meanings: the writing sense (dash down some notes) and the physical sense (dash something to the ground). The writing sense overlaps with 'dash off' and 'jot down'. The physical sense implies force and often frustration.
Words that pair with "dash down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
notes words address phone glass thoughts
How to conjugate "dash down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
dash down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
dashes down
he/she/it
Past simple
dashed down
yesterday
Past participle
dashed down
have + pp
-ing form
dashing down
continuous
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