slump down

Frequency: 6.07.2 per million words

To fall or sit down heavily and suddenly.

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Examples (10)

  • Exhausted from the long journey, he slumped down onto the nearest chair.
  • After hearing the bad news, she slumped down in her seat, unable to move.
  • The old man slumped down against the wall, his breath coming in ragged gasps.
  • He slumped down into the sofa, the weight of the world on his shoulders.
  • Feeling overwhelmed, the student slumped down at their desk, head in hands.
  • The tired athlete slumped down on the bench, his muscles aching.
  • She slumped down in her office chair, staring blankly at the computer screen.
  • The weary traveler slumped down by the roadside, needing a moment's rest.
  • As the final whistle blew, the losing team slumped down on the field in disappointment.
  • He slumped down into the car seat, too tired to even close the door properly.