English Explanatory Dictionary

get down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To bring or come down; to descend; to cause to bring or come down.
To swallow (something).
To duck or take cover, usually to avoid harm. Commonly used as a caution or warning in the imperative.
To concentrate; attend.
To depress; discourage; fatigue.
To relax and enjoy oneself completely; be uninhibited in one's enjoyment.
To dance, particularly without inhibition or restraint, or in a sexually suggestive manner.
To party.
To have sex.
To leave the table after dining.
To record, most often in writing.
To criticise; to be strict towards.

Pronunciation

/ɡɛt ˈdaʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-get down.wav

Word forms

get down gets down getting down got down gotten down

Synonyms

ingest ingurgitate despirit get down aggrieve attrist begloom begrieve besorrow grieve pain bring down come down on contristate darken dash deject depress desolate dispirit engrieve forset grieven moan oppress repent rue sadden sadden up tristitiate ungladden unhappy upset beleaguer exhaust fatigue fordo do for gas out jade knock up poop run someone ragged tire tire out wear wear down wear out weary boogie down celebrate get it on make love approach cohabit common company copulate couple engage in sex

Derived words

get down to brass tacks

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