Beam down

verb

To transmit or send down, usually from a spaceship to a planet in science fiction contexts.

The captain instructed to beam down the away team to the planet surface.
Visual representation of "beam down" - To transmit or send down, usually from a spaceship to a planet in science fiction contexts.

Often appears as...

  • beam down crew
  • beam down supplies
verb

To transmit information or signals from a higher source to a lower one.

The satellite will beam down the data to our base station.
Visual representation of "beam down" - To transmit information or signals from a higher source to a lower one.

Often appears as...

  • beam down information
  • beam down data

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To transmit or send down, usually from a spaceship to a planet in science fiction contexts.

The captain instructed to beam down the away team to the planet surface.
Visual representation of "beam down" - To transmit or send down, usually from a spaceship to a planet in science fiction contexts.

Often appears as...

  • beam down crew
  • beam down supplies
verb

To transmit information or signals from a higher source to a lower one.

The satellite will beam down the data to our base station.
Visual representation of "beam down" - To transmit information or signals from a higher source to a lower one.

Often appears as...

  • beam down information
  • beam down data

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "beam down"
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Sci-Fi Origin

Originates from science fiction, especially Star Trek, for transporting people or objects.

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Did you see that episode where they beam down to an alien world?
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Implies Instantaneity

Suggests immediate transport from one place to another, often without visible means.

Illustration for Implies Instantaneity
The explorers will beam down to the ruins at first light.
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Fictional Technology

Used to describe a fictional advanced technology, not to be confused with real-life methods.

Illustration for Fictional Technology
The idea is to beam down, not to use a space shuttle.
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Sci-Fi Origin

Originates from science fiction, especially Star Trek, for transporting people or objects.

Illustration for Sci-Fi Origin
Did you see that episode where they beam down to an alien world?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Implies Instantaneity

Suggests immediate transport from one place to another, often without visible means.

Illustration for Implies Instantaneity
The explorers will beam down to the ruins at first light.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Fictional Technology

Used to describe a fictional advanced technology, not to be confused with real-life methods.

Illustration for Fictional Technology
The idea is to beam down, not to use a space shuttle.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sci-Fi Origin

Originates from science fiction, especially Star Trek, for transporting people or objects.

Illustration for Sci-Fi Origin
Did you see that episode where they beam down to an alien world?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Implies Instantaneity

Suggests immediate transport from one place to another, often without visible means.

Illustration for Implies Instantaneity
The explorers will beam down to the ruins at first light.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Fictional Technology

Used to describe a fictional advanced technology, not to be confused with real-life methods.

Illustration for Fictional Technology
The idea is to beam down, not to use a space shuttle.
Visual representation of the word "Beam down"

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