get down

verb

got down; got down or gotten down; getting down; gets down

Synonyms of get down next

transitive verb

: to manage to swallow

: to cause to be physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted : depress

the weather was getting her down

: to commit to writing : describe

intransitive verb

: to alight especially from a vehicle : descend

: to give one's attention or consideration

—used with to

get down to business

: to perform music or dance effectively and infectiously

: 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

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Reservations were live, and Garcia and his team got down to the work of feeding and dazzling diners, honoring Kent, and figuring out their own place in New York City restaurants. —

Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 After the football players got down from the stands and returned to the field, the two women could be seen laughing and cheering. —

Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 When the Clippers got down by four points, James entered with 7:06 remaining. —

Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024 The actor got down on one knee while the pair were taking a walk on the beach. —

Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get down