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Definition get down in American English

get down phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to write something somewhere

Example

Let me get your address down.

Example

Someone managed to get down the license plate number of the car.

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2

to make someone feel sad or lose hope

Example

Doing the same thing every day can get you down.

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Example

She gets down at times, but mostly she copes very well.

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3

to manage to swallow food or a drink

Example

Even though you are sick, you should try to get down a little food.

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4

to lower your head and body quickly in order to avoid being hit by something

Example

Incoming fire! Get down!

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Definition get down in American English