Decreasing, Losing, or Weakening (Down)

to make someone or something in power lose their position

The scandal brought the CEO down from their high position.

to have a decrease in price, temperature, etc.

The prices of the new smartphones have finally come down, making them more affordable for consumers.

to gradually decrease in intensity, volume, or activity

The laughter in the comedy club began to die down as the comedian wrapped up the show.

(of a price, temperature, etc.) to decrease in amount or level

During a sale, many items in the store will go down in price.

to lower the price of something, often temporarily

The store marked down the price of the jeans by 50%.

to decrease the number of possibilities or choices

Have you narrowed down your preferences for the upcoming event?

to reduce a number to the closest lower whole number

She decided to round the result down to the nearest ten for simplicity.

to decrease in quantity or supply as a result of items being sold

As the event continued, the inventory of products started to sell down.

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

In heavy traffic, it's common for vehicles to slow down and create congestion.

to rapidly decline

The city's air quality started to spiral down as industrial pollution increased.

to willingly step back from a position or authority, and allow someone else to take over

The leader decided to stand down from their role to allow new ideas and leadership to emerge.

to voluntarily resign or retire from a job or position

The CEO stepped down after successfully leading the company for many years.

to reduce the intensity of something

She decided to tone the colors down in the painting to create a more calming effect.

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

She turned the job offer down due to conflicting commitments.

to make something such as a law, suggestion, etc. less intense, complicated, or forceful, typically by removing or reducing certain parts of it

The initial draft of the bill aimed to impose strict environmental regulations, but it was watered down after pressure from industry lobbyists.

to slowly weaken someone's emotional or mental strength over time, often due to continuous pressure or challenges

Dealing with chronic pain can wear a person down emotionally and physically.

to slowly reduce the activity of a business or organization, leading to its eventual closure

The company plans to wind down its operations over the next six months.

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

I need to run down to the store to pick up some groceries before it closes.

to reduce the intensity or force of something

The firefighter worked to tamp down the flames with a fire extinguisher.