Chop Down

Pronunciation: /tʃɑp daʊn/

Definitions of chop down

verb to cut down something, typically a tree or branch, with a sharp tool such as an axe

Example Sentences

A1 He likes to chop down trees in the forest.

A2 The lumberjacks were hired to chop down the old oak tree.

B1 The government has strict regulations on chopping down trees in this area.

B2 The company decided to chop down the budget for the project.

C1 The environmentalists protested against the decision to chop down the ancient trees.

C2 The developers plan to chop down the entire forest to make way for a new housing development.

Examples of chop down in a Sentence

formal The lumberjacks were hired to chop down the old oak tree in the park.

informal I saw a guy trying to chop down a tree with a small axe in his backyard.

slang I can't believe they're going to chop down that tree, it's been there for years!

figurative She felt like someone was trying to chop down her self-esteem with their hurtful words.

Grammatical Forms of chop down

• past tense: chopped down
• plural: chop down
• comparative: more chopped down
• superlative: most chopped down
• present tense: chop down
• future tense: will chop down
• perfect tense: have chopped down
• continuous tense: is chopping down
• singular: chops down
• positive degree: chop down
• infinitive: to chop down
• gerund: chopping down
• participle: chopped down

Origin and Evolution of chop down

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English and Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'chop down' originated from Old English and Middle English, where 'chop' meant to cut or strike with a sharp tool and 'down' indicated the direction of the action.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'chop down' has remained relatively consistent in meaning, referring to the act of cutting down or felling something like a tree or a structure. The phrase has also been used metaphorically to indicate the destruction or removal of something in a forceful manner.