Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sustain an injury
Phrase
/səˈsteɪn ən ˈɪn.dʒə.ri/
Definition
To experience or suffer harm, damage, or bodily injury, often as a result of an accident or physical activity.
Examples
- During the game, he sustained an injury after colliding with another player.
- She had to visit the doctor after she sustained an injury while hiking.
- The athlete sustained an injury that kept him out of competition for several months.
Meaning
The phrase indicates that a person has incurred some form of physical injury, which may affect their health or ability to perform usual activities.
Synonyms
- Get hurt
- Incur an injury
- Experience trauma
