Phrase guide

touch down

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To land an aircraft or spacecraft.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • The plane will touch down in Heathrow at about 2 o'clock.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To score a touchdown

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To score a try.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports

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4

verb

Meaning 4

come or bring (a plane) to a landing

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the plane touched down at noon

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: land, set down

History

Etymology

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