strike down

strike down(

)

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(to take the life of; often used in passive voice)

a. matar

The brilliant young trumpeter was struck down by a stray bullet.Una bala perdida mató al joven trompetista brillante .

2. (to nullify)

a. revocar

The district court is expected to strike down the ruling.Se espera que la corte revoque el fallo.

b. invalidar

This bill will become law if the Supreme Court doesn't strike it down.Este proyecto del ley será aprobada si la Corte Suprema no lo invalida.

strike down

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (of disease)

a. abatir, abatirse sobre

2. (of lightning, bullet)

a. alcanzar

strike down

transitive verb

[+illness] (incapacitate) fulminar; (kill) matar

he was struck down by paralysis tuvo una parálisis; he was struck down in his prime se lo llevó la muerte en la flor de la vida

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