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to get down
[phrase form: get]
01
to cause someone's spirits to be lowered
02
to fully relax and enjoy oneself, often with a sense of carefree and unrestrained enjoyment
03
to quickly lower one's body or take cover, often in response to a threat or to avoid danger
3.1
to bring a thing or person to a position that is less high
Example
The firefighter had to get down the trapped cat from the tall tree.
They needed to get down the decorations from the attic for the holiday season.
She asked her son to get down his toys from the top shelf in the closet.
04
to successfully swallow or ingest food or drink
05
to put in writing or record, typically referring to thoughts, ideas, music, lyrics, or information
06
(particularly of children) to leave the dining table after a meal
07
to descend to a lower position or level
Example
The firefighter had to get down the trapped cat from the tall tree.
The soldiers had to get down in the trench to avoid enemy fire.
As they heard the gunfire, they got down behind the barricade for protection.
After the brief break, they would get down to resolving the issue.
He had to get down from the ladder carefully to avoid an accident.
