1 B2 neutral
To drop or fall heavily into a seat or onto a surface, often due to exhaustion or loss of energy
"She slumped down in the armchair, too tired to even take off her coat."
slump down
B2 neutral intransitive
To fall or sit down heavily, suddenly, or in a dejected way
In plain English
To suddenly fall or drop down heavily, often because you're very tired or sad
What does "slump down" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 neutral
To slide or fall into a lowered position due to unconsciousness, dejection, or physical weakness
"He slumped down against the wall after hearing the news."
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To fall heavily in a downward direction
Actually means
To suddenly fall or drop down heavily, often because you're very tired or sad
Usage tip
Often describes sitting or falling with exhaustion or dejection. 'Slump' alone carries this meaning; 'down' emphasizes the direction and completeness of the movement. Common in narrative and descriptive writing.
Words that pair with "slump down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
chair sofa floor desk seat exhausted
How to conjugate "slump down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
slump down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slumps down
he/she/it
Past simple
slumped down
yesterday
Past participle
slumped down
have + pp
-ing form
slumping down
continuous
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