scroll down
/skrəʊl daʊn/ IELTSAcademic
verb
To move a screen or page downward so you can see content below. It is common in apps, websites, and documents.
- Scroll down to see the full article.
- Please scroll down for more details.
- I scrolled down and found the link.
Adinary Nuance
Scroll down is not the same as just go down. It specifically means to move lower on a screen or page. In digital writing, it is more exact than simply say move down, which can sound less clear. It is also different from swipe down, which may mean a finger movement, not the page movement itself.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- cuộn xuống
- Spanish
- desplazarse hacia abajo
- Chinese
- 向下滚动
- Japanese
- 下にスクロールする
- Korean
- 아래로 스크롤하다
Etymology
This phrase combines scroll, from Old French escroller, with down, from Old English dūn. It became common in computer use in the late 20th century.
Common phrases
scroll down for morescroll down the pagescroll down to the bottom
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is scroll down formal or informal?
- It is neutral and common in both everyday and work settings.
- What is the difference between scroll down and page down?
- Scroll down is a general action. Page down often means a keyboard key or a full-screen jump.
- Can I say scroll down in emails and reports?
- Yes, if you are talking about a document, website, or screen.
- Is scroll down used in spoken English?
- Yes. People often say it when giving website instructions.