Worries about a weak dollar weighed heavily on Wall Street, which suffered further losses yesterday.
»Signs of sluggish economic growth weighed on banks.
Financial and business terms. 2012.
weigh sb/sth down — UK US weigh sb/sth down Phrasal Verb with weigh({{}}/weɪ/ verb [T] ► to cause problems or difficulties for someone or something: »US growth has been weighed down by soaring deficits with China … Financial and business terms
weigh — S3 [weı] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(be a particular weight)¦ 2¦(measure weight)¦ 3¦(consider/compare)¦ 4¦(influence)¦ 5 weigh your words 6 weigh anchor Phrasal verbs weigh somebody<=>down weigh in weigh on somebody … Dictionary of contemporary English
weigh something down — ˌweigh sb/sthˈdown derived to make sb/sth heavier so that they are not able to move easily • I was weighed down with baggage. • She tried to swim to the surface, but her clothes and shoes weighed her down. Main entry: ↑weighderived … Useful english dictionary
weigh sth down — UK US weigh sb/sth down Phrasal Verb with weigh({{}}/weɪ/ verb [T] ► to cause problems or difficulties for someone or something: »US growth has been weighed down by soaring deficits with China … Financial and business terms
weigh sb down — UK US weigh sb/sth down Phrasal Verb with weigh({{}}/weɪ/ verb [T] ► to cause problems or difficulties for someone or something: »US growth has been weighed down by soaring deficits with China … Financial and business terms
weigh — UK US /weɪ/ verb [T] ► to have a particular weight: »The portable calculator weighs 2 ounces. ► to measure the weight of something: »Your luggage must be weighed before it is put onto the aircraft. ► to carefully consider something, especially by … Financial and business terms
weigh something out — ˌweigh sthˈout derived to measure an amount of sth by weight • She weighed out a kilo of flour. • Weigh out all the ingredients before you start. Main entry: ↑weighderived … Useful english dictionary
weigh in with something — ˌweigh ˈin (with sth) derived (informal) to join in a discussion, an argument, an activity, etc. by saying sth important, persuading sb, or doing sth to help • We all weighed in with our suggestions. • Finally the government weighed in with… … Useful english dictionary
weigh in at something — ˌweigh ˈin (at sth) derived to have your weight measured, especially before a contest, race, etc • Both boxers weighed in at several pounds below the limit. • Her baby daughter weighed in at 6lb 4oz. related noun ↑weigh in Main entry … Useful english dictionary
weigh on somebody — ˈweigh on sb/sth derived to make sb anxious or worried • The responsibilities weigh heavily on him. • Something was weighing on her mind. Main entry: ↑weighderived … Useful english dictionary
