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to bog down
[phrase form: bog]
01
to cause something to get stuck in mud or wet ground, preventing it from moving easily
Transitive
02
to get stuck in mud or wet ground, preventing movement
Intransitive
03
to prevent someone or something from making progress
Example
Negative feedback can easily bog down a person 's motivation to improve.
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
Example
The political process can bog down due to bureaucratic hurdles.
Negotiations often bog down when there 's a lack of agreement.
Productivity may bog down if the team lacks proper resources.
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