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to get down
[phrase form: get]
01
to cause someone's spirits to be lowered
Transitive: to get down sb
Examples
The news of the layoffs got him down, and he felt demotivated.
02
to fully relax and enjoy oneself, often with a sense of carefree and unrestrained enjoyment
Intransitive
Examples
The crowd at the concert really knew how to get down and dance the night away.
03
to quickly lower one's body or take cover, often in response to a threat or to avoid danger
Intransitive
Examples
When the alarm went off, everyone had to get down to the ground as a safety precaution.
3.1
to bring a thing or person to a position that is less high
Transitive: to get down sth
Examples
They planned to get the ladder down to change the light bulb.
04
to successfully swallow or ingest food or drink
Transitive: to get down food or drink
Examples
It was a struggle for him to get the large pill down without water.
05
to put in writing or record, typically referring to thoughts, ideas, music, lyrics, or information
Transitive: to get down ideas or information
Examples
She spent hours getting down the lyrics for the new song she was working on.
06
(particularly of children) to leave the dining table after a meal
Intransitive
Examples
It 's essential to teach children to wait until everyone has finished eating before they get down.
07
to descend to a lower position or level
Intransitive: to get down from sth
Examples
He had to get down from the ladder carefully to avoid an accident.
