Definition (verb): lower (one’s body) as by kneeling
Example: Get down on your knees!
Definition (verb): move something or somebody to a lower position
Example: take down the vase from the shelf
Definition (verb): alight from (a horse)
Definition (verb): pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
Example: Swallow the raw fish–it won’t kill you!
Definition (verb): lower someone’s spirits; make downhearted
Example: These news depressed her
Definition (verb): lower someone’s spirits; make downhearted
Example: The bad state of her child’s health demoralizes her
Definition (verb): put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
Definition (verb): take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example: We began working at dawn
Definition (verb): take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example: Who will start?
Definition (verb): take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example: Get working as soon as the sun rises!
Definition (verb): take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example: The first tourists began to arrive in Cambodia
Definition (verb): take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example: He began early in the day
Definition (verb): take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example: Let’s get down to work now