atolar — meaning in English

English meaning

• bog noun An area of soft, wet, spongy ground formed from decayed plant matter, especially moss.

Senses

atolar is used for these senses in English:

• bog (figuratively) To be prevented or impeded from making progress, to become stuck.
• bog down (transitive) To cause to become stuck and unable to progress.

bog — full definition

1. noun An area of soft, wet, spongy ground formed from decayed plant matter, especially moss.
2. verb To become stuck or unable to make progress, often in the phrase "bog down."
3. noun British informal: a toilet.

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