Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
weight down
phrasal verb
/weɪt daʊn/
Definition
To make something heavier or to burden it.
Examples
- The heavy backpack can really weight you down on a long hike.
- Your worries shouldn’t weight you down; try to let them go.
- Excessive paperwork can weight down the efficiency of the team.
Meaning
The phrase ‘weight down’ refers to the act of adding weight to an object or person, often causing them to feel weighed down or impeded in movement.
Synonyms
- burden
- encumber
- load
