TRICKLE


Meaning of TRICKLE in English

/ ˈtrɪkl; NAmE / verb , noun

■ verb

1.

[usually + adv. / prep. ] to flow, or to make sth flow, slowly in a thin stream :

[ v ]

Tears were trickling down her cheeks.

[ vn ]

Trickle some oil over the salad.

2.

[+ adv. / prep. ] to go, or to make sth go, somewhere slowly or gradually :

[ v ]

People began trickling into the hall.

News is starting to trickle out.

[also vn ]

PHRASAL VERBS

- trickle down

■ noun

1.

a small amount of liquid, flowing slowly

2.

[ usually sing. ] trickle (of sth) a small amount or number of sth, coming or going slowly :

a steady trickle of visitors

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WORD ORIGIN

Middle English (as a verb): imitative.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.