Αναζήτηση
to subside
Example
After the storm, the winds gradually subside.
The noise from the construction site has finally subsided after weeks of disturbance.
The protests have subsided since the government addressed the concerns.
02
to go down or settle, either by sinking or gently lowering, as in buildings, on the ground, or in water
Intransitive
Example
The construction site remained stable as the soil beneath the foundation slowly subsided.
With proper drainage, the puddles on the road started to subside after the rain stopped.
As the storm passed, the waves on the lake began to subside, calming the once-choppy waters.
03
(of land) to cave in or descend, often due to pressure or erosion
Intransitive
Example
After heavy rainfall, the soil subsided, causing a small sinkhole to form in the backyard.
The weight of the vehicle caused the soft ground to subside, leaving deep tire tracks.
The old mine shaft collapsed, causing the ground above it to subside suddenly.
04
to allow oneself to settle down into a sitting or lying position
Intransitive: to subside into a seat | to subside onto a surface or seat
Example
As the meeting started, the attendees subsided into their seats.
As the sun set, the couple subsided onto the blanket, watching the stars appear in the sky.
Feeling dizzy, he subsided into the chair, placing his head in his hands.
Παράδειγμα
After the storm, the winds gradually subside.
The noise from the construction site has finally subsided after weeks of disturbance.
The protests have subsided since the government addressed the concerns.
The doctor expects the swelling to subside with the prescribed treatment.
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