stoop

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: das Vorbeugen des Oberkörpers nach vorn und unten; ein kleines Becken für Weihwasser; oder eine kleine Veranda oder Treppe am Haupteingang eines Hauses.

A noun with multiple meanings: an inclination of the upper body forward and downward; a small basin for holy water; or a small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house.

1. Forward bend of the bodyB1formal

   A posture where the upper part of the body is bent forward and downward.

   Vornüberbeugung

   • He walked with a slight stoop due to his age.
   • Her stoop made it difficult to see the horizon.
   • The old man's stoop was a result of years of hard labor.

   Synonymebendbowhunchslouch

2. Holy water basinC1formal

   A small basin or vessel used to hold holy water, typically found at the entrance of a church.

   Weihwasserbecken

   • She dipped her fingers in the stoop as she entered the church.
   • The stone stoop was intricately carved with religious symbols.
   • He paused at the stoop to bless himself before the service.

   Synonymestoup

3. Front porch or stepsB1informalamerican

   A small porch, platform, or set of steps leading to the front entrance of a house.

   Vordertreppe

   • They sat on the stoop and watched the neighbors walk by.
   • The children played on the stoop until dinner time.
   • She left a package on the stoop for the delivery driver.

   Synonymedoorstepentryporch

• Verb, das eine Bewegung nach vorn und unten bezeichnet, oft des Oberkörpers, oder das Sich-Erniedrigen, physisch oder moralisch.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending forward and downward, or lowering oneself physically or morally.

1. Bend forwardB1formal

   To bend one's back forward from the waist downward, often to pick something up or pass through a low space.

   Sich vorbeugen

   • He had to stoop to pick up the coin from the floor.
   • She stooped under the low doorway to enter the room.
   • The gardener stooped to pull out the weeds.

   Synonymebendbowcrouchhunchhunker down

   Antonymestraighten

2. Lower oneself morallyB2formal

   To act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way; to debase oneself morally.

   Sich moralisch erniedrigen

   • I would never stoop to cheating on a test.
   • He stooped to spreading lies about his competitor.
   • She refused to stoop to their level of rudeness.

   Synonymeabasedebasedegradedemeanhumblelowersink

   Antonymeelevatehonor

3. Swoop downC1formal

   To descend swiftly, as if on prey.

   Herabstoßen

   • The eagle stooped down to catch the rabbit.
   • The hawk stooped from the sky with incredible speed.
   • The falcon stooped on its target without hesitation.

   Synonymedescenddiveplummetpounceswoop

   Antonymeascendrisesoar

4. Sag or bend overB2formal

   To sag, bend, or bend over or down, often due to weight or pressure.

   Sich biegen oder neigen

   • The old shelf began to stoop under the weight of the books.
   • The branches stooped low with the heavy snow.
   • The fence stooped after the storm.

   Synonymebendbowcrouchdroophunchleansagslouch

   Antonymestraightenupright

5. Habitual postureB1formal

   To carry oneself, often habitually, with the head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward.

   Gebeugte Haltung

   • He tends to stoop when he walks, making him look shorter.
   • Years of desk work caused her to stoop.
   • The old man stooped as he shuffled down the street.

   Synonymehunchslouch

   Antonymestraighten

Phrasal-Variantenstoop to