make a descent
Frequency: 7.612.5 per million words
To perform the action of moving downwards.
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Examples (10)
- The pilot carefully makes a gradual descent towards the runway.
- After reaching the summit, the climbers had to make a difficult descent in the dark.
- The submarine will make its final descent to the ocean floor tomorrow.
- She made a swift descent down the advanced ski slope.
- He made a slow and careful descent on the icy stairs.
- The rescue helicopter is making a steep descent into the narrow canyon.
- By the time the storm hit, the skydiver had already made a safe descent.
- The probe made a controlled descent through the planet's atmosphere.
- When you reach the cliff edge, make your descent using the rope provided.
- The eagle made a rapid descent to catch its prey.