Phrasal Verbs Using 'Down' & 'Away' - Others (Down)

to simplify a complex piece of information into a more summarized form for a clearer understanding

(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause

to become less angry, upset, or worried

to shift to a lower gear in a vehicle to decrease speed

to reduce the temperature of something

to mark the decreasing time or numerical progression leading to a specific event, deadline, or moment of significance

to investigate or analyze something in detail

to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience

to form an opinion, often based on general impressions or assumptions, which may or may not be correct

to forcefully break or destroy a barrier, obstacle, or door by kicking it

to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time

to force someone or something carry something or many heavy things

to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is

to establish a stable and committed lifestyle, often involving marriage or a serious, long-term relationship

to lose weight

to do or say something in order to reach a state of peace or calmness

(of a DJ or rapper) to perform a piece of music with energy and skill

to search for and find someone or something after a persistent effort

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

to work hard in order to achieve a goal

to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

(of an event, situation, etc.) to happen at a particular time

to begin to work or study hard and focus seriously on a task or goal

to start having an illness

to cause someone's spirits to be lowered

to become affected by an illness

to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations

to tell someone they have done something wrong and express disapproval

to criticize or punish someone harshly

to express disapproval, criticism, or negative judgment about someone or something

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

to speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker

to rain very fast and hard

to rain very heavily and continuously

to use a brush or one's hand to clean or tidy oneself, someone, or something

to clean the outside or surface of an item using a wet cloth

to become more determined or committed to a course of action or one's beliefs, especially when facing challenges or criticism