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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

top-down en · ADJ

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits.
  2. (not-comparable) Produced, controlled, or directed by those at the top of the hierarchy (the upper echelons).
    • Overall the signage at NIE has the appearance being a top-down artefact driven by institutional policy with English set as the default language. 2019, Li Huang, James Lambert, “Another Arrow for the Quiver: A New Methodology for Multilingual Researchers”, in Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, →DOI, page 6:
  3. (not-comparable) Presenting the player with an aerial view.
    • a top-down shooter
  4. (not-comparable) Of a drop top, with the convertible top down.
    • a top-down ride

Antonyms

bottom-up

Relateds

open-topped (convertible) · top dogs · open-top (convertible) · bird's-eye view · top brass

Translations (6)

ta மேலிருந்து கீழ் (hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits) · ja 上意下達 (hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits) · ka ზემოდან ქვემოთ (hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits) · pl odgórny (hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits) · da topstyret (hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits) · ka ზევიდან ქვევით (hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits)