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scroll down

/skroʊl daʊn/

[/skroʊl daʊn/]

move screen content down

Beginnerverb

Definition

To move the text or images on a screen so you can see what is lower on the page.

Example

Scroll down to see more photos.

Scroll down to see more photos.

Etymology

From 'scroll', an old rolled document, plus 'down'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common with phones and computers.

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phrasal-verb

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