get down

/ɡɛt dˈaʊn/

[verb]

to get down

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

synonyms : begin

antonyms : end

to quickly lower one's body

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

synonyms : swallow

to bring a thing or person to a position that is less high

synonyms : bring down

let down

lower

take down

antonyms : raise

alight from (a horse)

synonyms : dismount

get off

light

unhorse

put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.

synonyms : put down

set down

write down

lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

synonyms : cast down

antonyms : elate

*** Relax and enjoy oneself completely; be uninhibited in one’s enjoyment

*** Duck or take cover, usually to avoid harm

*** Leave the table after dining

Examples

1. I must get down to booking the hotels.

2. It's time I got down to thinking about that essay.

3. The situation was so serious that after a few polite exchanges they quickly got down to brass tacks.

4. Drill instructor: Get down!

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