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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Down' & 'Away' - Changing Position (Down)
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to back down
[Verb]
to physically move backward from a particular position or place
Ex: The gymnast back down the balance beam to regain stability .
to bend down
[Verb]
to lower one's upper body toward the ground
Ex: She bend down to tie her shoelaces .
to blow down
[Verb]
(of wind) to cause something such as trees or structures to fall
Ex: The intense blew down the old chimney on the abandoned house .
to bowl down
[Verb]
to cause something to fall over by hitting it
Ex: The kids managed bowl down all the pins with their toy ball .
to climb down
[Verb]
to come down from a higher point or position, often with a careful or controlled manner
Ex: The adventurous kids decided climb down the steep hillside to explore the hidden cave .
to fall down
[Verb]
to fall to the ground
Ex: After a long day of hiking , fatigue set in , causing the exhausted adventurer fall down.
to knock down
[Verb]
to cause something or someone to fall to the ground
Ex: The strong knocked down several trees on the road .
to lie down
[Verb]
to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest
Ex: The doctor advised him lie down if he felt dizzy .
to reach down
[Verb]
to extend one's arm or body downward in order to touch or grab something at a lower level
Ex: To pet the small dog , the child reach down to its level .
to sit down
[Verb]
to move from a standing position to a sitting position
Ex: When the train arrived , passengers rushed to find empty seats sit down for the journey .
to slam down
[Verb]
to forcefully put something down
Ex: Upset with the malfunctioning printer , slammed down the paper tray , hoping it would start working .
to touch down
[Verb]
(of an aircraft or spacecraft) to land on the ground
Ex: As the hot air balloon descended , the experienced pilot aimed touch down softly in the designated landing area .
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