down with

phrase

1

—used to say that one does not like something and wants it to stop or fail

Down with racism!

Down with the government!

2

US slang

—used to say that one understands or approves of something

I told them I wasn't down with lying to people.

Yeah, I'm down with that.

3

: affected by (an illness)

She has been down with the flu for a week.

Examples of down with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But Sherman and UPenn transfer John Lista had other plans, and the linebacking duo shut it down with sacks on consecutive plays, pushing the threat back near midfield and forcing the fifth of 11 Lafayette punts on the day. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

The display can also be detached and set it down with the kickstand. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Style this maxi skirt with a dressy blouse, tights, and tall boots for a cute date night ensemble, or dress it down with a sweater and sneakers for more low-key days. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

Hig has bunkered down with a grouchy companion, Bangley (Josh Brolin), who thrives in this harsh world. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026