1 A2 neutral
(Computing) To move the view on a screen downward by one full page length, typically by pressing the Page Down key.
"Page down a couple of times and you'll see the summary table I was referring to."
inseparable
page down
A2 neutral inseparable intransitive
To move the view on a screen downward by one full page or screen length.
In plain English
Press a button on your keyboard to jump down a whole page on your screen.
What does "page down" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To move down a page — fully transparent.
Actually means
Press a button on your keyboard to jump down a whole page on your screen.
Usage tip
Primarily used in computing contexts. Refers to the action of pressing the 'Page Down' key on a keyboard. Less common as the scroll function has largely replaced it in everyday use.
Words that pair with "page down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
document screen file spreadsheet list results
How to conjugate "page down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
page down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pages down
he/she/it
Past simple
paged down
yesterday
Past participle
paged down
have + pp
-ing form
paging down
continuous
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