to bog down
Pronunciation
/bˈɑːɡ dˈaʊn/

Definition & Meaning of "bog down"in English

to bog down
[phrase form: bog]
01

to cause something to get stuck in mud or wet ground, preventing it from moving easily

Transitive
to bog down definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Present tense
bog down
3rd person singular
bogs down
Past simple
bogged down
Past participle
bogged down
Examples
The heavy rain bogged the tractor down in the field.
02

to get stuck in mud or wet ground, preventing movement

Intransitive
to bog down definition and meaning
Examples
The military convoy bogged down in the wetlands during the rainy season.
03

to prevent someone or something from making progress

Examples
They tried to bog down the negotiations with unnecessary demands.
04

(of progress or process) to become stuck or slowed down due to obstacles or difficulties

Examples
Productivity may bog down if the team lacks proper resources.
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