slump



slump down

[for someone] to collapse and fall down; [for someone] to crumple. The shot hit Max and he slumped down. Suddenly, Mr. Wilson slumped down in pain.
See also: down, slump

slump down in(to) something

[for someone] to bend down or collapse into something, such as a chair or bed. Gary grabbed at his chest and slumped down into the bed. He slumped down into the chair and draped himself over the arm.
See also: down, slump

slump over

[for someone] to collapse and fall over forward in a sitting position. Just after the gunshot, Bruno slumped over and slid from his chair.
See also: slump

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CrawfordKRAW-fərdEnglish
Fowler['faulə]
Jim[dʒim]
ÉAmonnAY-monIrish
Jago-Cornish
Halstein-Norwegian