gun down

The phrase "gun down" is commonly used to describe the act of shooting someone, often resulting in serious injury or death, and can also be used figuratively to mean putting an end to something.

Definition

B2Violence

(common, literal)To shoot someone with a firearm, usually causing severe injury or death.

Example

  • The gang member was gunned down in a drive-by shooting.
  • He was gunned down in broad daylight on a busy street.

C1Figurative

(figurative)To decisively put an end to something, such as an idea or proposal.

Example

  • The board gunned down the proposal for a new company policy.
  • His suggestions were gunned down during the meeting.

C2Prison Slang

(slang, vulgar)A male prisoner masturbating while making sustained eye contact with someone, typically a female prison officer, as a form of intimidation.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gun down":

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