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To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell.
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A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast.
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To lower; to put (something) down.
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The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools.
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To defeat; to overpower.
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To disparage, to put down.
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To go or come down; to descend.
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To drink or swallow, especially without stopping before the vessel containing the liquid is empty.
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He downed an ale and ordered another.
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To render (the ball) dead, typically by touching the ground while in possession.
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He downed it at the seven-yard line.
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(pocket billiards) To sink (a ball) into a hole or pocket.
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He downed two balls on the break.