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

Let's boil down the report to focus on the key findings.

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

The disagreement between the two colleagues boiled down to a misunderstanding of project goals.

to become less angry, upset, or worried

After the accident, it took her a while to calm down.

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

The experienced driver changed down smoothly before entering the curve.

to reduce the temperature of something

Placing the hot dish in front of the fan will help cool it down quickly.

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

The crowd eagerly counted down the seconds to the New Year's Eve fireworks.

to investigate or analyze something in detail

The manager asked the team to drill down into the sales data to identify specific trends and patterns.

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

The teacher decided to dumb down the lesson so that all students could grasp the concepts.

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

She had him down as a professional athlete because of his physique, but he was actually a mathematician.

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

Frustrated by the locked door, he had to kick it down to enter the room.

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

After the scandal, the politician worked hard to rebuild his reputation and live down the controversy.

to force someone or something carry something or many heavy things

The hikers were loaded down with backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags.

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

He didn't want to overshadow others, so he played his awards down during the interview.

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

They planned to settle down and raise a family in their hometown.

to lose weight

She has been working hard to slim down before her sister's wedding.

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

After the disagreement, he made an effort to smooth down tensions in the workplace by facilitating a constructive conversation among colleagues.

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

The DJ decided to throw down some classic tunes for the party.

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

The detective tracked the suspect down to an abandoned warehouse.

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

She turned the job offer down due to conflicting commitments.

to work hard in order to achieve a goal

The students were encouraged to buckle down and prepare for the exam.

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

She needed to get down to studying for her final exams.

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

I need to knuckle down and study for these exams.

to start experiencing symptoms of an illness

She came down with a severe case of the flu and had to stay home from work.

to cause someone's spirits to be lowered

The news of the layoffs got him down, and he felt demotivated.

to become affected by an illness

She suddenly went down with the flu and had to take a few days off work.

to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations

The speaker's uninspiring presentation let down the audience, who had gathered with anticipation for an engaging and informative event.

to tell someone they have done something wrong and express disapproval

The parent called down their child for breaking a household rule.

to criticize or punish someone harshly

The teacher came down on the students for not completing their assignments on time.

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

He would always get down on his employees for minor mistakes, which affected morale.

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

I will not let anyone look down on me because of my background.

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

Instead of talking down, offer constructive feedback for improvement.

to rain very fast and hard

We were having a picnic when it suddenly began to pelt down, so we quickly packed up and ran for the car.

to rain very heavily and continuously

As we started the picnic, it began to pour down.

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

The hairstylist took a moment to brush down the frizzy hair, creating a neater appearance.

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

After cooking, she wiped down the stove to keep it clean.

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

Despite the setbacks, Sarah decided to double down on her studies and work even harder to achieve her goals.