get down
verb
got down; got down or gotten down; getting down; gets down
1
: to manage to swallow
2
: to cause to be physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted : depress
the weather was getting her down
3
: to commit to writing : describe
1
: to alight especially from a vehicle : descend
2
: to give one's attention or consideration
—used with to
get down to business
3
a
: to perform music or dance effectively and infectiously
b
: to have a good time partying
Examples of get down in a Sentence
I was getting down from the seaplane when a gust of wind swept away my hat.
it's really getting him down that there does not seem to be one woman who will date him
Recent Examples on the Web
The Eagles tied the game, however, the Chiefs had enough time to get down the field before kicker Harrison Butker booted a 27-yard field goal with eight seconds left.
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Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
Not to mention, getting down on your hands and knees to yank weeds out of the ground can be painful, and even more so for those dealing with chronic pain and conditions like arthritis.
—Brittney Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2025
Jake hit play, led Annie to the middle of the room, got down on one knee and the rest is history.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
After those highlight-reel plays, however, Kirby got down to business.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
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Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
Not to mention, getting down on your hands and knees to yank weeds out of the ground can be painful, and even more so for those dealing with chronic pain and conditions like arthritis.
—Brittney Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2025
Jake hit play, led Annie to the middle of the room, got down on one knee and the rest is history.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
After those highlight-reel plays, however, Kirby got down to business.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for get down
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“Get down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20down. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.
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