Definitions

1. noun

A piece of land that is saturated with water and can be marshy or muddy, often in a wetland area.

“The hikers got stuck in the bog and had to be rescued.”

2. verb

To cover or fill with mud or mire, as if with a bog.

“The car bogged down in the muddy road.”

3. verb

To become stuck or unable to move, especially due to a lack of traction or power.

“The ship bogged in the shallow waters.”

4. verb

To cause something to become slow or ineffective, often due to a lack of energy or momentum.

“The team’s performance began to bog down in the second half.”