duck down

• Baisser rapidement le corps ou la tête, généralement pour éviter d'être vu ou touché par quelque chose, ou pour se cacher.

To lower one's body quickly, typically to avoid being seen or hit by something, or to hide from view.

1. Lower the body quicklyB1informal

   To quickly lower one's head or body to avoid being seen or hit.

   S'accroupir brusquement

   • He ducked down behind the wall when he heard the gunshot.
   • She ducked down to avoid the low-hanging branch.
   • The children ducked down under the table during the game.

2. B1informal

   To bend or crouch down, often to pick something up or to fit into a small space.

   se baisser

   • He ducked down to tie his shoelaces.
   • She ducked down to get through the small doorway.
   • The tall man had to duck down to fit in the car.