Express actions like decreasing, causing harm, stopping, or recording clearly by learning phrasal verbs with 'down' and 'away'.
10 topics175 words
Decreasing, Losing, or Weakening (Down)19 words
die downverbto gradually decrease in intensity, volume, or activity
narrow downverbto decrease the number of possibilities or choices
round downverbto reduce a number to the closest lower whole number
sell downverbto decrease in quantity or supply as a result of items being sold
spiral downverbto rapidly decline
stand downverbto willingly step back from a position or authority, and allow someone else to take over
step downverbto voluntarily resign or retire from a job or position
tone downverbto reduce the intensity of something
tamp downverbto reduce the intensity or force of something
bring downverbto make someone or something in power lose their position
come downverbto have a decrease in price, temperature, etc.
go downverb(of a price, temperature, etc.) to decrease in amount or level
mark downverbto lower the price of something, often temporarily
slow downverbto move with a lower speed or rate of movement
turn downverbto turn a switch on a device so that it makes less sound, heat, etc.
water downverbto make something such as a law, suggestion, etc. less intense, complicated, or forceful, typically by removing or reducing certain parts of it
wear downverbto slowly weaken someone's emotional or mental strength over time, often due to continuous pressure or challenges
wind downverbto slowly reduce the activity of a business or organization, leading to its eventual closure
run downverbto use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function
Causing Damage, Death, or Pressure (Down)15 words
burn downverbto be completely destroyed by fire, leaving nothing behind
chop downverbto cut something, usually a tree or large plant
gun downverbto seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless
mow downverbto kill or cause harm to a large number of people, often through violent means
pull downverbto demolish a structure or building, typically by pulling it apart or taking it down piece by piece
tear downverbto destroy something completely
weigh downverbto make someone feel sad or stressed by putting a lot of emotional or mental pressure on them
beat downverbto hit someone or something with great strength or power
break downverb(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction
cut downverbto cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
knock downverbto destroy a structure such as building or wall
put downverbto mercifully end the life of a sick or elderly animal to prevent further suffering
run downverbto injure or kill by knocking someone or something down and passing over their body, as with a vehicle
shoot downverbto fire upon an aircraft or another object with the intent of bringing it to the ground
wear downverbto become damaged through regular use
Stopping, Suppressing, or Silencing (Down)14 words
clamp down onverbto take strict measures to control or suppress something, often via enforcing rules or regulations
close downverb(of a business, shop, company, etc.) to no longer be open or operating, particularly permanently
crack down onverbto take decisive measures to enforce rules or laws
flag downverbto signal a vehicle to stop, often by using hand gestures
keep downverbto maintain something at a low level and prevent it from increasing
pipe downverbto stop talking or making noise
quiet downverbto become silent or less noisy
shout downverbto silence someone or not allow their speech or opinion to be heard by making loud noises or shouting
tie downverbto set rules that restrict freedom
bog downverbto cause something to get stuck in mud or wet ground, preventing it from moving easily
choke downverbto forcefully suppress emotions or reactions
hold downverbto restrict the freedom, rights, or aspirations of individuals or groups, often through oppressive or authoritarian measures
shoot downverbto prevent the progress of something
shut downverbto make something stop working
Changing Position (Down)14 words
bang downverbto put something down forcefully, typically expressing anger and frustration
bend downverbto lower one's upper body toward the ground
blow downverb(of wind) to cause something such as trees or structures to fall
bowl downverbto cause something to fall over by hitting it
fall downverbto fall to the ground
lie downverbto put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest
sit downverbto move from a standing position to a sitting position
slam downverbto forcefully put something down
touch downverb(of an aircraft or spacecraft) to land on the ground
back downverbto physically move backward from a particular position or place
climb downverbto come down from a higher point or position, often with a careful or controlled manner
knock downverbto cause something or someone to fall to the ground
reach downverbto extend one's arm or body downward in order to touch or grab something at a lower level
run down toverbto quickly go to a different location, particularly to do a specific task
Recording or Establishing (Down)10 words
jot downverbto make a note of something in a hurried and informal style
lay downverbto officially state that something, such as a principle or rule must be obeyed
note downverbto write something down so that it will not be forgotten
scribble downverbto hastily write something on a piece of paper without much care for neatness or detail
set downverbto write thoughts or information on paper
stick downverbto quickly write something in an informal or hasty manner
write downverbto record something on a piece of paper by writing
mark downverbto record or note something for future reference or action
put downverbto write and record information, like in books or documents
take downverbto write information for later use
Consuming, Providing, or Securing (Down)10 words
gobble downverbto eat something quickly and with enthusiasm
pass downverbto transfer something to the next generation or another person
wash downverbto drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food
wolf downverbto eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing
buckle downverbto securely fasten something in place
hand downverbto give something valuable, like family traditions, skills, or items, from one generation to the next
nail downverbto secure something in place by using nails
pin downverbto secure something in place using pins or similar objects
pour downverbto drink something completely and quickly
run down toverbto quickly deliver something to a specific person or place, especially with great urgency
Others (Down)37 words
boil down toverb(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause
change downverbto shift to a lower gear in a vehicle to decrease speed
cool downverbto reduce the temperature of something
count downverbto mark the decreasing time or numerical progression leading to a specific event, deadline, or moment of significance
drill downverbto investigate or analyze something in detail
dumb downverbto simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience
have down asverbto form an opinion, often based on general impressions or assumptions, which may or may not be correct
kick downverbto forcefully break or destroy a barrier, obstacle, or door by kicking it
live downverbto move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time
load down withverbto force someone or something carry something or many heavy things
play downverbto make something seem less important or serious than it actually is
slim downverbto lose weight
smooth downverbto do or say something in order to reach a state of peace or calmness
track downverbto search for and find someone or something after a persistent effort
get down toverbto start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner
knuckle downverbto begin to work or study hard and focus seriously on a task or goal
come down withverbto start experiencing symptoms of an illness
go down withverbto become affected by an illness
call downverbto tell someone they have done something wrong and express disapproval
come down onverbto criticize or punish someone harshly
get down onverbto express disapproval, criticism, or negative judgment about someone or something
look down onverbto regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration
talk downverbto speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker
pelt downverbto rain very fast and hard
brush downverbto use a brush or one's hand to clean or tidy oneself, someone, or something
wipe downverbto clean the outside or surface of an item using a wet cloth
double downverbto become more determined or committed to a course of action or one's beliefs, especially when facing challenges or criticism
boil downverbto simplify a complex piece of information into a more summarized form for a clearer understanding
calm downverbto become less angry, upset, or worried
settle downverbto establish a stable and committed lifestyle, often involving marriage or a serious, long-term relationship
throw downverb(of a DJ or rapper) to perform a piece of music with energy and skill
turn downverbto decline an invitation, request, or offer
buckle downverbto work hard in order to achieve a goal
go downverb(of an event, situation, etc.) to happen at a particular time
get downverbto cause someone's spirits to be lowered
let downverbto make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations
pour downverbto rain very heavily and continuously
Moving, Leaving, or Escaping (Away)14 words
break awayverbto escape from a person who is holding one
call awayverbto make someone leave
drag away fromverbto forcefully remove someone or something from a particular place or activity
get away withverbto escape punishment for one's wrong actions
go awayverbto move from a person or place
move awayverbto go to live in another area
run awayverbto escape from or suddenly leave a specific place, situation, or person, often in a hurried manner
send awayverbto ask or cause someone to leave a place or situation, usually as a punishment or because of unwanted behavior
slip awayverbto depart quietly and without being noticed
stay awayverbto avoid someone or something that might have a negative impact on one
steal awayverbto leave a place quietly, typically to avoid being noticed
come awayverbto leave somewhere having a certain impression or feeling
drive awayverbto cause someone or something to leave or go away, often by force or persuasion
get awayverbto escape from someone or somewhere
Separating or Removing (Away)11 words
cast awayverbto throw an object out intentionally
chuck awayverbto discard things that are no longer useful
clear awayverbto remove items or obstacles, often to create a clear or open space
magic awayverbto make something disappear instantly as if by magic
tear awayverbto forcefully rip something or remove it from its place
throw awayverbto get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore
wipe awayverbto get rid of a mark or substance by using a cloth or hand
strip awayverbto remove something completely
blow awayverbto remove or clear something by using a strong burst of air or wind
pack awayverbto put something in a container or storage after using it, especially to keep it safe or for future use
put awayverbto place something where it should be after using it
Others (Away)31 words
chatter awayverbto talk without a pause
do away withverbto stop using or having something
explain awayverbto provide reasons or justifications in an attempt to dismiss or minimize the significance of something
fritter awayverbto slowly and carelessly waste or use up something, such as time, money, resources, or opportunities
get away fromverbto start talking about something that is different from the topic of the discussion
keep awayverbto prevent somebody or something from accessing a particular place or area
pass awayverbto no longer be alive
run away withverbto steal something and escape without being caught
scare awayverbto frighten someone so much
send away forverbto request or order something from an organization by sending them a written or online inquiry
stretch awayverb(of an area or land) to extend over a considerable distance
while awayverbto spend time in a relaxed manner, often without a specific purpose
whittle awayverbto slowly reduce the value, size, etc. of something
die awayverbto gradually decrease and become less intense or smaller in amount
eat away atverbto slowly remove or destroy something over time
fall awayverbto gradually lose intensity or strength
hide awayverbto go to a secluded place to avoid being found by others
stash awayverbto secretly store something in a place in order to use it later
stow awayverbto hide oneself on a vehicle or vessel, such as a ship, airplane, or train, without permission or payment of fare
beaver awayverbto work tirelessly and energetically on a particular task or project
hammer away atverbto make a great and persistent effort in order to accomplish or resolve a task or problem
slave awayverbto work hard and persistently for a long time to get a job done or reach a goal
plug awayverbto keep working hard, even when faced with difficulties or challenges
slog awayverbto work persistently, often for an extended period and to achieve a goal or complete a task
blow awayverbto impress someone greatly
give awayverbto give something as a gift or donation to someone
lock awayverbto put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison
pull awayverbto move or back away from someone or something, often suddenly or quickly
take awayverbto take something from someone so that they no longer have it
pack awayverbto consume a large quantity of food
put awayverbto eat a large amount of food quickly
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