get down (v)

Definition: alight from (a horse)

get down (v)

Definition: move something or somebody to a lower position
Example: take down the vase from the shelf.

get down (v)

Definition: put down in writing

get down (v)

Definition: lower (one's body) as by kneeling
Example: Get down on your knees!.

get down (v)

Definition: lower someone's spirits
Example: These news depressed her. The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her.

get down (v)

Definition: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example: We began working at dawn. Who will start?. Get working as soon as the sun rises!. The first tourists began to arrive in Cambodia. He began early in the day. Let's get down to work now.

get down (v)

Definition: pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
Example: Swallow the raw fish--it won't kill you!.