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to beat down
[phrase form: beat]
01
to hit someone or something with great strength or power
Examples
She carefully beat the nail down with a hammer to secure it in place.
02
to forcefully remove something from a fixed position
Examples
Using a sledgehammer, he managed to beat the stubborn door down after it got stuck.
03
to shine brightly and strongly
Examples
The car 's headlights beat down the dark road, revealing twists and turns.
04
to persuade a person to lower the price of something particular
Examples
The art of beating down prices is a valuable skill in the world of business.
