slam on

• Partikelverb, das das plötzliche, heftige Betätigen von etwas bezeichnet, z. B. von Bremsen, oder eine scharfe Kritik an jemandem oder etwas.

A phrasal verb used to indicate applying something forcefully, such as brakes, or criticizing someone or something harshly.

unzählbar · transitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Apply brakes suddenlyinformal

   To press a brake pedal in a vehicle very hard and quickly, often to avoid an accident.

   Scharf bremsen

   • He slammed on the brakes when a dog ran into the street.
   • She had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting the car in front.
   • The driver slammed on the brakes, causing the tires to screech.

   Antonymecoastcruise

2. Put on forcefullyinformal

   To put something on, like a hat or a coat, with a quick, forceful motion.

   Sich etwas überwerfen

   • He slammed on his hat and ran out the door.
   • She slammed on her coat and rushed to the meeting.
   • He slammed on his backpack and left the house.

   Synonymeclap onslap on

Grundverbslam