slump down
B2 neutral intransitive
In simple words
To suddenly fall or drop down heavily, often because you're very tired or sad
Literal meaning: To fall heavily in a downward direction
Meanings
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."
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."
Usage notes
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.
Commonly used with
chair sofa floor desk seat exhausted
Forms
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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