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 climber needed to buckle down his safety gear before ascending the mountain .

to gobble down [verb]

to eat something quickly and with enthusiasm

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to hand down [verb]

to give something valuable, like family traditions, skills, or items, from one generation to the next

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to nail down [verb]

to secure something in place by using nails

Ex: The construction crew is currently nailing down the baseboards in the new house .

to pass down [verb]

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

Ex: The company 's founder passed down his ethos and values to all his successors .

to pin down [verb]

to secure something in place using pins or similar objects

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to pour down [verb]

to drink something completely and quickly

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to wash down [verb]

to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

Ex: It 's essential to wash down the rich chocolate cake with a cup of coffee .

to wolf down [verb]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

Ex: He wolfed down the pizza like he had n’t eaten all day .

to run down to [verb]

to quickly deliver something to a specific person or place, especially with great urgency

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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)