  Definition of down adverb from the Oxford Advanced American
Dictionary    /daʊn/ down pronunciation American help For the
special uses of down in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for
the verbs. For example, climb down is in the phrasal verb
section at climb.1 to or at a lower place or positionShe jumped
down off the chair.He looked down at her.We watched as the sun
went down.She bent down to pick up her glove.Mary's not down yet
(= she is still upstairs).The baby can't keep any food down (=
in her body).2 from a standing or vertical position to a sitting
or horizontal onePlease sit down.He had to go and lie down for a
while.3 at a lower level or ratePrices have gone down
recently.We're already two goals down (= the other team has two
goals more).4 used to show that the amount or strength of
something is lower, or that there is less activityTurn the music
down!The class settled down and she began the lesson.5 (in a
crossword) reading from top to bottom, not from side to sideI
can't do 3 down.6 to or in the