get down
verb
got down; got down or gotten down; getting down; gets down
1
: to manage to swallow
2
: to cause to be physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted : depress
the weather was getting her down
3
: to commit to writing : describe
1
: to alight especially from a vehicle : descend
2
: to give one's attention or consideration
—used with to
get down to business
3
a
: to perform music or dance effectively and infectiously
b
: to have a good time partying
Examples of get down in a Sentence
I was getting down from the seaplane when a gust of wind swept away my hat.
it's really getting him down that there does not seem to be one woman who will date him
Recent Examples on the Web
The Pacers missed their first eight shots and got down 10-2.
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Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Indiana missed its first eight shots and got down 10-2.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
In 2005, Wycombe Wanderers’ Nathan Tyson got down on all fours to head a ball over the line after the Wrexham goalkeeper had misjudged the bounce.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 June 2025
In the photos, Jason can be seen getting down on one knee to pop the question in a garden, where the couple are surrounded by roses.
—Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 18 June 2025
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Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Indiana missed its first eight shots and got down 10-2.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
In 2005, Wycombe Wanderers’ Nathan Tyson got down on all fours to head a ball over the line after the Wrexham goalkeeper had misjudged the bounce.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 June 2025
In the photos, Jason can be seen getting down on one knee to pop the question in a garden, where the couple are surrounded by roses.
—Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for get down
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“Get down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20down. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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