Descend on
/dɪˈsend ɑːn/B2
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1. Arrive somewhere in large numbers, usually unexpectedly, and often causing disorder or excitement.
- Fans descended on the stadium to see their favorite band perform.
- As soon as the store announced its Black Friday sale, shoppers descended on it early in the morning.
2. To visit or attack a place or person suddenly and in large numbers.
- Reporters descended on the scene of the accident moments after it occurred.
- When the food arrived, the hungry children descended on the table with enthusiasm.
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