chalk down
The phrase "chalk down" has diverse meanings based on context, including planning, acknowledging, and describing.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To outline a plan or strategy.
Example
- He chalked down the steps to complete the project on time.
B2General
(informal)To acknowledge or recognize an achievement.
Example
- They chalked down the win as a major achievement.
B2General
(informal)To provide detailed instructions or directions.
Example
- She chalked down the route to the meeting point.
C1South African English
(regional, informal)To go on strike, particularly in the context of labor disputes.
Example
- The teachers' union has called for a chalkdown over pay demands.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chalk down":
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