Present participle for to ingest a drink, usually very quickly
“He was parched and would down the entire mug of cider in a matter of seconds.”
Present participle for to eat food, usually very quickly
“He then attempted to quickly down the unpalatable meal with closed eyes.”
Present participle for to knock or bring to the ground
“Severe winds and weather conditions would down several trees in the neighborhood.”
(somewhat rare) Present participle for to refuse, or to vote against
“The council would down all attempts to lift the ban on indoor smoking.”
An act of knocking someone out, especially with a punch or blow
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