slam
gb/slˈæm/ us/slˈæm/
A2
English
~ 3100
becsap, lecsap, nekicsapódik, bevág, odacsap, élesen bírál, lehúz, csattanás, becsapódás, nullára nyerés, kapott pont nélküli győzelem, söprés
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to slam [something]
She slammed the door on her way out.
Kifelé menet becsapta maga mögött az ajtót.
He slammed the lid shut before the cat could jump in.
Lecsapta a fedelet, mielőtt a macska beugorhatott volna.
The wind slammed the window closed.
Learner examples
He slammed the door.
Becsapta az ajtót.
She slammed the box shut.
Lecsapta a doboz fedelét.
The wind slammed the window.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'slam' with 'shut' without realizing that 'slam' implies force and noise.
Meaning
Shut with great force
Collocations
slam the door
|slam shut
|slam it
Synonyms
shut (A more general term for closing something; does not imply loudness or force.)
Antonyms
open (The opposite action of closing something.)
Themes
daily life
|home
|sound
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To close something quickly and with a loud sound.
To close a door, lid, or similar object with sudden force, often producing a loud noise.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to slam [something] into [something/someone]
The car slammed into the barrier.
Az autó nekicsapódott a korlátnak.
He slammed the ball through the hoop.
Bevágta a labdát a gyűrűbe.
She slammed her bag onto the table.
Learner examples
The car slammed into a tree.
Az autó nekicsapódott egy fának.
He slammed the ball hard.
Nagy erővel ütötte meg a labdát.
She slammed her hand on the desk.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'slam into' with 'crash into'; 'crash' is more often used for vehicles, 'slam' can be for many contexts.
Meaning
Strike with great force
Collocations
slam into a wall
|slam the brakes
|slam the ball
Synonyms
smash (Implies breaking or severe damage, whereas 'slam' focuses on the force of impact.)
Antonyms
tap (A light or gentle touch, opposite to a slam's force.)
Themes
sports
|violence
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To hit something or someone very hard.
To strike something or someone with sudden, heavy force.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
3
élesen bírál
B2
lehúz
B2
Usage pattern:
to slam [someone/something] for [something]
The senator slammed the proposal as unfair.
A szenátor igazságtalannak nevezte és élesen bírálta a javaslatot.
Critics slammed the movie for its weak plot.
A kritikusok a gyenge cselekménye miatt lehúzták a filmet.
She slammed her opponent's record during the debate.
Learner examples
They slammed the plan.
Élesen bírálták a tervet.
Critics slammed the book.
A kritikusok lehúzták a könyvet.
He slammed the idea in his speech.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with physical 'slam', but here it is metaphorical criticism.
Meaning
Criticize harshly
Collocations
slam the decision
|slam critics
|slam the policy
Synonyms
attack (A broader term for criticism; may not imply as strong an emotional tone as 'slam'.)
Antonyms
praise (The opposite of criticizing; expressing approval.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To say strong, bad things about someone or something in public.
To strongly criticize someone or something in speech or writing.
NOUN
A2
4
csattanás
B1
becsapódás
B2
The door closed with a slam.
Az ajtó nagy csattanással becsapódott.
I heard a slam from upstairs.
Egy csattanást hallottam fentről.
There was a loud slam as he left.
Learner examples
The door closed with a slam.
Az ajtó nagy csattanással becsapódott.
I heard a slam in the kitchen.
Egy csattanást hallottam a konyhából.
There was a loud slam outside.
Meaning
A loud, forceful closure
Collocations
with a slam
|a loud slam
Synonyms
bang (A general loud noise; 'slam' is specifically from closing or hitting.)
Antonyms
silence (No sound at all, opposite of a slam's loudness.)
Themes
daily life
|sound
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A loud sound when something is shut hard.
A sudden, loud noise made when something is closed with great force.
NOUN
B2
5
They won the tennis match in a slam.
Szettveszteség nélkül nyerték meg a teniszmérkőzést.
It was a slam for the home team.
A hazai csapat nullára nyert.
The player achieved a grand slam at the tournament.
Learner examples
They won by a slam.
Nullára nyertek.
It was a slam victory.
Kapott pont nélküli győzelem volt.
She got a grand slam in tennis.
Meaning
Total sports victory
Collocations
a grand slam
|win by a slam
Synonyms
shutout ('Shutout' is more common in American sports; 'slam' can be used in some specific sports contexts.)
Antonyms
defeat (Losing instead of winning completely.)
Themes
sports
Definition
A win in sports where the other team gets no points or games.
In sports, a win in which an opponent fails to score or win any part of the match or series.
Grammar
Dictionary form
slam
IPA
GB/slˈæm/
US/slˈæm/
Syllables & stress
slam (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (slam)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: slam
- Plural: slams
Verb
- Base: slam
- 3rd Person Singular: slams
- Present Participle: slamming
- Past: slammed
Word family
Forms
slams
noun
slamming
verb
slammed
verb
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: slamming Verb
- Irregular past: slammed Verb
Expressions
grand slam
1/ɡɹˈænd slˈæm/
fixed phrase
Baseball home run with bases loaded or full competition win
In baseball, hitting a home run when three teammates are on bases; in other sports, winning all main events in a series.
Examples
- He hit a grand slam to win the game.
- She achieved a grand slam by winning all four major tennis tournaments.
slam dunk
1/slˈæm dˈʌŋk/
idiom
informal
Certain success or forceful basketball shot
In basketball, putting the ball directly through the hoop with force; also, something that will definitely succeed.
Examples
- His promotion is a slam dunk given his performance.
- The player made an amazing slam dunk in the last quarter.
slam into
1/slˈæm ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
Collide suddenly and hard with something
To hit something suddenly and with great force.
Examples
- The bike slammed into the wall.
- He slammed into another player during the match.
slam on the brakes
1/slˈæm ˈɔn ðə bɹˈeɪks/
idiom
Brake suddenly and hard
To push down hard on a car's brake pedal very quickly to stop fast.
Examples
- He had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting the dog.
- She slammed on the brakes when the light turned red.
slam on the brakes
2/slˈæm ˈɔn ðə bɹˈeɪks/
idiom
informal
press brakes very hard, suddenly
To press the brakes of a moving vehicle very hard and very suddenly.
Examples
- She slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting the cyclist.
- The bus driver slammed on the brakes and everyone lurched forward.
- You’ll skid if you slam on the brakes on ice.