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 hiker had to back down the steep trail due to the challenging terrain .

to bang down [verb]

to put something down forcefully, typically expressing anger and frustration

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to bend down [verb]

to lower one's upper body toward the ground

Ex: The toddler attempted to bend down and reach for the toy on the floor .

to blow down [verb]

(of wind) to cause something such as trees or structures to fall

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to bowl down [verb]

to cause something to fall over by hitting it

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to climb down [verb]

to come down from a higher point or position, often with a careful or controlled manner

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to fall down [verb]

to fall to the ground

Ex: She was so tired that she fell down on the bed .

to knock down [verb]

to cause something or someone to fall to the ground

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to lie down [verb]

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

Ex: The weary traveler lay down on the bed , eager to escape the hustle and bustle of the city .

to reach down [verb]

to extend one's arm or body downward in order to touch or grab something at a lower level

Ex: During the gardening session , she frequently had to reach down to pull out weeds from the soil .

to sit down [verb]

to move from a standing position to a sitting position

Ex: The teacher asked the students to sit down so that the lesson could begin .

to slam down [verb]

to forcefully put something down

Ex: Upset with the malfunctioning printer , he 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: The seaplane smoothly touched down on the calm waters of the lake .

to run down to [verb]

to quickly go to a different location, particularly to do a specific task

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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Down' & 'Away'
Decreasing, Losing, or Weakening (Down)	Causing Damage, Death, or Pressure (Down)	Stopping, Suppressing, or Silencing (Down)	Changing Position (Down)
Recording or Establishing (Down)	Consuming, Providing, or Securing (Down)	Others (Down)	Moving, Leaving, or Escaping (Away)
Separating or Removing (Away)	Others (Away)