Phrasal Verbs Using 'Down' & 'Away' - Consuming, Providing, or Securing (Down)
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to buckle down
[Verb]
to securely fasten something in place
Ex: The instructor reminded the students to buckle down their backpacks during the field trip.
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to gobble down
[Verb]
to eat something quickly and with enthusiasm
Ex: He always gobbles down his breakfast before heading to work.
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to hand down
[Verb]
to give something valuable, like family traditions, skills, or items, from one generation to the next
Ex: He decided to hand down his grandfather's antique pocket watch to his son.
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to nail down
[Verb]
to secure something in place by using nails
Ex: The carpenter will nail down the shingles on the roof this afternoon.
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to pass down
[Verb]
to transfer something to the next generation or another person
Ex: My grandmother passed down this quilt to me, and I plan to pass it down to my daughter.
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to pin down
[Verb]
to secure something in place using pins or similar objects
Ex: The curtains flutter in the wind if they aren't pinned down.
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to pour down
[Verb]
to drink something completely and quickly
Ex: He was so thirsty that he poured the entire glass of water down in seconds.
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to wash down
[Verb]
to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food
Ex: As a palate cleanser, it's common to wash down sushi with a sip of ginger tea.
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to wolf down
[Verb]
to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing
Ex: After hours of work, she wolfed down her lunch in just a few minutes.
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to run down to
[Verb]
to quickly deliver something to a specific person or place, especially with great urgency
Ex: The assistant promised to run down the documents to the CEO's office as soon as they were ready.
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Sign in| Phrasal Verbs Using 'Down' & 'Away' | |||
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| 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) | ||
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