Phrasal verb with down-page 80

back down

back down

to admit that you were wrong or that you have been defeated

bend down

to move your body or part of your body so that it is not straight

break down

If a system, relationship, or discussion breaks down, it fails because there is a problem or disagreement, cry

bring down

to cause someone in a position of power to lose their job

clamp down

to take strong action to stop or limit a harmful or unwanted activity

climb down

to change your opinion or admit that you were wrong

crack down

to start dealing with bad or illegal behaviour in a more severe way

gobble down

to eat food too fast

go down with

sick

jot down

to write something quickly on a piece of paper so that you remember it

let down

disappoint

wear down

to make someone feel tired and less able to deal successfully with a situation