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to double down
[phrase form: double]
01
to become more determined or committed to a course of action or one's beliefs, especially when facing challenges or criticism
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
down
Base verb
double
Present tense
double down
3rd person singular
doubles down
Present participle
doubling down
Past simple
doubled down
Past participle
doubled down
Examples
Despite the setbacks, Sarah decided to double down on her studies and work even harder to achieve her goals.
02
(in blackjack) to increase the initial bet after receiving the first two cards, with the agreement to draw only one additional card
Examples
In blackjack, if you 're dealt a total of 11, it 's a good idea to double down to increase your chances of winning.
