Skip to contentArgue downBeat someone in a debate, discussion or argumentBack downRetract or withdraw your position or proposal in an argumentBargain downPersuade someone to drop the price of something they're sellingBe downBe depressedBeat downStrong sunshineBed downSleep somewhere less comfortable than normalBend downLower the top half of your bodyBlow downWhen the wind forces something to fallBog downSlow make progressBoil downSimplify, reduce to the essentialsBreak downEnd negotiations unsuccessfullyBring downMake a government fallBucket downRain heavilyBuckle downStart working hard, apply yourselfBurn downBurn completelyCalm downStop being angry or emotionally excitedChase downTry hard to find or get somethingChop downFell or cut down a treeChow downEatClimb downAccept that you are wrong and change your positionClose downClose a shop, branch or business permanentlyCome downRainCool downGet coolerCount downWait impatiently or excitedly for something to happenCrumb downClear a table in a restaurantCut downTo reduce the amount of something.Damp downCalm or reduce feelings, emotionsDash downWrite something quicklyDie downDecrease or become quieterDig downSpend your own moneyDoss downSleep somewhere temporarily because you don't go homeDouble downIncrease commitment to something, especially when this is riskyDraw downReduce levelsDress downDress casuallyDrill downSearch through layers of information on a computerDumb downReduce the intellectual level of something in search of popularityDust downPrepare something for use that hasn't been used for a whileFall downFall on the groundFasten downTie something so that it doesn't moveFlag downSignal at a vehicle to get it to stopGet downMake someone depressed, unhappy, exhausted, etc.Glow downBecome less attractiveGo downDecrease, get smallerGrind downReduce or destroy someone's enthusiasmHand downPass on to the next generationHold downKeep a jobHose downUse a hose to wet, clean or wash somethingHunker downSettle in a place as comfortably as possible to stay thereHunt downSearch for someone to punish or kill themJot downMake a quick noteKeep downNot vomitKey downRelax, unwindKick downBreak something with your feetKip downSleep away from your home, often without planning toKnock downDemolishKnuckle downMake a great effortLash downFall heavily (rain)Lay downEstablish rules or proceduresLet downDisappoint, fail to keep an arrangementLevel downMake something worse, when you are meant to be making things more equalLie downRestLive downStop being embarrassed about somethingLoad downBurdenLock downMake very secureMan downBehave without courage or convictionMark downGive a student a lower grade for a particular reasonMelt downHeat something solid, especially metal, until it becomes liquidMove downMove a student to a lower levelNail downSucceed in getting, achieveNarrow downRemove less important options to make it easier to chooseNote downWrite something short like a phone number for future reference.Pad downSleep somewhere for the nightPare downReduce, decreasePass downTransmit information or give property to younger generationsPat downSearch or frisk someonePay downPay a debt over timePeg downFasten something to the groundPin downGet a fixed idea, opinion, etc, from someone.Pipe downBe quiet (often as an imperative)Play downTry to make something seem less importantPlump downPut something in a place without taking carePop downTravel somewhere to visitPour downRain hardPower downCut the electricity supply to a computer or electronic devicePull downDemolishPut downKill an animal because it's old, ill, etc.Quieten downFall silentRound downReduce a number to the nearest whole number or number ending in zeroRub downDry or clean something with a clothRun downHit a pedestrian with a vehicleScale downMake something smaller than originally plannedSettle downStart living a fixed and routine lifeShake downSearchShout downMake so much noise to stop someone being heardShut downClose a business, shop, etc.Simmer downBecome calmer, make less noiseSit downTo take a seat. Help someone to sit.Slip downBe enjoyable to drink or eatSlow downReduce speedSmash downDemolish or break something downSplash downLand in the sea (space capsules)Sponge downClean something with a spongeStand downLeave a job or position so that someone else can take itStare downLook at someone until they cannot look at youStep downLeave a job or position so that someone can take overStick downWrite something quickly or without thinking about itStrike downKillStrip downRemove parts to make something more efficient or basicSwear downPromise that something is trueTake downMake notes or write down in fullTalk downTry to make something sound less importantTear downDemolishTie downSecure something to prevent it movingTone downMake something sound more moderateToss downDrink quicklyTouch downLand (planes)Track downFind after a long searchTrade downSell something and replace it with something cheaperTrickle downPass benefits from economic expansion through the economy to the less fortunateTurn downReduce volume, temperature, etc.Wash downDrink in order to swallow something solidWater downMake something weaker and less effectiveWave downMake a hand signal to stop a vehicleWear downMake something weakerWind downRelaxWinnow downReduce the size of a group of people or things to have the bestWrite downTo record in writing. 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