slump (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /slʌmp/
Definition
To fall or sit down heavily and suddenly, especially because you are tired or weak.
Examples
She slumped into the chair, too tired to stand.
The old man slumped over the table.
He slumped down on the doorstep.
How to Use slump
- slump into (prepositional phrase)
- To fall or sit heavily into something (like a chair or sofa). — "He slumped into the driver's seat, exhausted."
- slump down (phrasal verb)
- To fall or sit down heavily. — "She slumped down on the bed."
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