English Expression · Intermediate
chop down
To curtail, shorten
Pronunciation: say chop down
Meaning
To fell a tree by cutting it at the base.
Example
They had to chop down the old oak tree because it was rotting.
They had to chop down the old oak tree because it was rotting.
Practice tips
- Practice chop down out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.