Question 1

What does "chop down" mean?

Accepted Answer

To cut a tree or tall structure down by repeatedly striking it with an axe or other blade until it falls.

Question 2

How do you use "chop down" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

They had to chop down three old oak trees to make room for the new road.

Question 3

Is "chop down" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"chop down" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Almost exclusively used for trees and tall wooden or similar structures. Very common and transparent. Used in both literal and metaphorical contexts ('chopped down the competition'). The object typically comes between 'chop' and 'down' or after 'down': 'chop it down' or 'chop down the tree.'

chop down

관련 구문

"down" 포함 구문