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Phrasal verbs with DOWN (Reduce quantity (Turn down (to reduce the volume,…
Phrasal verbs with DOWN
Put down
to stop holding something and place it on a table, shelf, floor etc.
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Come down
to precipitate, fall from clouds (snow, rain)
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Lie down
to be or get into a flat position, especially in bed, in order to sleep or rest
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Burn down
To burn completely, so that nothing remains.
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Keep down
to make something stay at a low level; to avoid increasing something: to keep down salaries/prices/the cost of living
"You can have a party, but please keep the noise down as much as possible."
Turn down
to reduce the volume, heat or light by pressing a button or moving a switch
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Slow down
Decelerate
"When approaching a bend in the road, slow down, and speed up after leaving it."
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Come down
to reduce; to get lower (price, a temperature, a rate)
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Cut down (on)
to reduce the size, amount, or number of something
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- Decrease excitement/instability
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- Negative meaning: a worse situation than before
Break down
to lose control of one's emotions when in a state of distress; to start crying, especially in public
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Turn down
to reject
to reject or refuse to consider an offer, a proposal, etc. or the person who makes it
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Write down
to record in writing
"In that class, you should write down everything that the professor says. It's likely to be on the test."
Take down
To write down as a note, especially to record something spoken.
"If you have a pen, you can take down my phone number."
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