English Explanatory Dictionary

double down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To double one's wager, particularly, the name of a specific doubling bet allowed in blackjack.
  2. To significantly increase a risk, investment, or other commitment; to respond to a challenge (e.g. to an opinion) by reinforcing or extending one's position rather than moderating it.

Word forms

double down doubles down double downs doubling down double downing doubled down double downed double-down
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