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Meaning of the word "chop down" in English

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chop down

US /tʃɑp daʊn/

UK /tʃɒp daʊn/

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Phrasal Verb

to cut down a tree or other plant with an axe or other tool

Example:

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They decided to chop down the old oak tree in their backyard.

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The loggers will chop down trees in this forest all week.

Synonym:

fell cut down hew down

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