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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.
The chef used a mallet to beat the tough meat down for tenderness.
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.
The construction workers had to beat the old wall down to make way for the new building.
03
to shine brightly and strongly
Examples
The car 's headlights beat down the dark road, revealing twists and turns.
The stadium lights beat down on the soccer field during the night game.
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.
We should be able to beat the supplier down on the bulk order pricing.
