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to get down
[phrase form: get]
01
to cause someone's spirits to be lowered
Transitive: to get down sb
02
to fully relax and enjoy oneself, often with a sense of carefree and unrestrained enjoyment
Intransitive
03
to quickly lower one's body or take cover, often in response to a threat or to avoid danger
Intransitive
3.1
to bring a thing or person to a position that is less high
04
to successfully swallow or ingest food or drink
Transitive: to get down food or drink
05
to put in writing or record, typically referring to thoughts, ideas, music, lyrics, or information
Transitive: to get down ideas or information
06
(particularly of children) to leave the dining table after a meal
Intransitive
07
to descend to a lower position or level
Intransitive: to get down from sth
get down
v
Example
The firefighter had to get down the trapped cat from the tall tree.
After the pleasantries, the two leaders got down to discussing serious matters.
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.
