dip

A noun referring to a thick or creamy sauce into which food is dipped before eating, or an act of dipping something into a liquid.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее густой или сливочный соус, в который макают еду перед употреблением, или действие по погружению чего-либо в жидкость.esSustantivo que designa una salsa espesa o cremosa en la que se moja comida antes de comerla, o la acción de sumergir algo en un líquido.frNom désignant une sauce épaisse ou crémeuse dans laquelle on trempe des aliments avant de les manger, ou l'action de plonger quelque chose dans un liquide.deSubstantiv, das eine dicke oder cremige Sauce bezeichnet, in die man Lebensmittel vor dem Verzehr eintaucht, oder die Handlung, etwas in eine Flüssigkeit zu tauchen.ptSubstantivo que designa um molho espesso e cremoso no qual se mergulha a comida antes de comer, ou a ação de mergulhar algo em um líquido.zh名词，指用来蘸食物食用的浓稠或奶油状酱料，也指将某物浸入液体的动作。arاسم يشير إلى صلصة كثيفة أو كريمية تُغمَس فيها قطع الطعام قبل تناولها، أو إلى عملية غمر شيء ما في سائل.

1. Sauce or creamy mixture A2 informal

   A thick, creamy sauce or mixture into which food (like chips or vegetables) is dipped before eating.

   • We served a spicy cheese dip with the tortilla chips.
   • She made a delicious avocado dip for the party.
   • The vegetable dip was a hit at the gathering.

   ruСоусesSalsa para mojarfrsauce dans laquelle on trempe des alimentsdeDipptMolhozh蘸酱arصوص غمس

   Synonyms: condimentrelishsaucespread

2. Brief swim or plunge B1 informal

   A short swim or a quick plunge into water.

   • We took a quick dip in the pool before dinner.
   • The weather was perfect for a dip in the ocean.
   • He enjoyed a refreshing dip after the long hike.

   ruКупаниеesChapuzónfrBain rapidedeKurzes BadptMergulho rápidozh游泳arغطسة

   Synonyms: bathedunkimmersionplungesplashswim

3. Decrease or decline B2 formal

   A temporary or slight decrease in amount, level, or value.

   • There was a dip in sales during the winter months.
   • The stock market experienced a sharp dip this morning.
   • A dip in temperature is expected tonight.

   ruСпадesdisminución temporal o levefrBaisse, diminutiondeRückgangptQuedazh下降arانخفاض مؤقت

   Synonyms: declinedecreasedownturndropfallreductionslumptrough

   Antonyms: boostclimbincreaserisesurge

• dips plural form
• dips' possessive plural form
• dip's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of putting something briefly into a liquid, or to move downward temporarily.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия кратковременного погружения чего-либо в жидкость или временного движения вниз.esVerbo que designa la acción de sumergir algo brevemente en un líquido, o un movimiento hacia abajo de poca duración.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de plonger brièvement quelque chose dans un liquide ou un mouvement temporaire vers le bas.deVerb, das das kurze Eintauchen von etwas in eine Flüssigkeit oder eine vorübergehende Abwärtsbewegung bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de mergulhar brevemente algo em um líquido ou de fazer um movimento temporário para baixo.zh表示将某物短暂浸入液体中，或使某物向下移动、下降的动作。arفعل يدل على غمر شيء في سائل غمرًا خفيفًا وسريعًا ثم إخراجه، أو على حركة هبوط مؤقتة إلى أسفل.

1. Put into liquid A2 formal

   To put something briefly into a liquid, often to coat or cool it.

   • She dipped the brush into the paint.
   • He dipped his toe in the water to test the temperature.
   • The chef dipped the chicken in batter before frying.

   ruОкунутьesSumergir brevementefrTremperdeEintauchenptMergulharzh蘸arغَمْس

   Synonyms: dousedunkimmerseplungesubmerge

2. Move downward B1 formal

   To go down or drop to a lower level.

   • The sun dipped below the horizon.
   • Temperatures dipped below freezing last night.
   • The road dips sharply just ahead.

   ruОпускатьсяesbajar, descenderfrdescendre, baisserdeSinkenptDescerzh下降arينخفض

   Synonyms: declinedescenddropfallplungesink

   Antonyms: ascendclimbrisesoar

3. Decrease B1 formal

   To become less or lower in amount, value, or level.

   • Stock prices dipped slightly after the announcement.
   • Sales dipped during the winter months.
   • His energy levels dipped after lunch.

   ruСнижатьсяesDescender / bajarfrbaisser, diminuer (en parlant d'une valeur ou d'un niveau)deSinkenptDiminuirzh下降arانخفاض

   Synonyms: declinedecreasedropfallplungesinkslumptumble

   Antonyms: ascendclimbgrowincreaserisesurge

4. Lower briefly B1 informal

   To lower something for a short time and then raise it again.

   • He dipped his headlights as the other car approached.
   • The pilot dipped the plane's wing in salute.
   • She dipped her shoulder to avoid the tackle.

   ruОпуститьessumergir brevementefrTremper brièvementdeKurz senkenptBaixar brevementezh短暂放下arخفض مؤقت

   Synonyms: duckdunkimmerseplungesubmerge

• dipped past participle
• dipped past simple
• dipping present participle
• dips third person singular

Phrasal variants: dip into