Bog down
verb
To become stuck and unable to make progress.
The project got bogged down due to lack of funds
Often appears as...
- get bogged down
- bogged down in
verb
To make someone or something slow down or stay back.
Too many details can bog down a story
Often appears as...
- bog down the process
- bog down in details
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To become stuck and unable to make progress.
The project got bogged down due to lack of funds
Often appears as...
- get bogged down
- bogged down in
verb
To make someone or something slow down or stay back.
Too many details can bog down a story
Often appears as...
- bog down the process
- bog down in details
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Progress Halted
Use 'bog down' when something stops advancing because of an obstacle.
Negotiations bogged down after both sides failed to compromise.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Mire
Imagine 'bog down' as getting trapped in mud, it's a metaphor for delay and struggle.
The team's efforts to innovate were bogged down by outdated policies.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Feeling
'Bog down' often carries a sense of frustration or disappointment.
She felt bogged down by the endless paperwork.
Pro Tip 1/3Progress Halted
Use 'bog down' when something stops advancing because of an obstacle.
Negotiations bogged down after both sides failed to compromise.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Mire
Imagine 'bog down' as getting trapped in mud, it's a metaphor for delay and struggle.
The team's efforts to innovate were bogged down by outdated policies.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Feeling
'Bog down' often carries a sense of frustration or disappointment.
She felt bogged down by the endless paperwork.
Pro Tip 1/3Progress Halted
Use 'bog down' when something stops advancing because of an obstacle.
Negotiations bogged down after both sides failed to compromise.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Mire
Imagine 'bog down' as getting trapped in mud, it's a metaphor for delay and struggle.
The team's efforts to innovate were bogged down by outdated policies.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Feeling
'Bog down' often carries a sense of frustration or disappointment.
She felt bogged down by the endless paperwork.
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