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blow down

phr. v..
B1 Intermediate Oxford

phr. v.. when a strong wind makes something fall to the ground.

phr. v.. to cause something to fall or collapse by the force of wind; typically used with structures, trees, or fences.


SIMPLE

The storm blew down the old fence.

CONTEXTUAL

Several large trees were blown down during the hurricane last night, blocking the main road.

COMPLEX

Engineers warned that the temporary scaffolding might be blown down if the gale-force winds exceeded sixty miles per hour.

Particles
down
Separability
optional
Pattern
blow + (object) + down
Usage

often used in the passive voice when describing the results of a storm.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'blow away', which implies the object is carried off into the distance, whereas 'blow down' implies it simply falls over.

Pitfall

The wind blew down it.The wind blew it down.when using a pronoun like 'it', you must place it between the verb and the particle.

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