knock down
The phrase "knock down" has versatile meanings in English, ranging from physical actions to economic and social contexts.
Definition
B1General
To cause someone or something to fall by hitting or striking.
Example
- The strong wind knocked down the tree.
- The boxer was knocked down in the first round.
B2Construction
(technical)To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
Example
- They knocked down the old warehouse to make space for a new park.
B2Commerce
(informal)To reduce the price or amount of something.
Example
- The store knocked down the prices for the holiday sale.
C1Auction
(formal)To declare an item sold at an auction by striking a gavel.
Example
- The painting was knocked down for a million dollars.
C1Manufacturing
(technical)To disassemble something for easier transport or storage.
Example
- The furniture was knocked down and packed into flat boxes.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "knock down":
knock overknock outknock backknock uptear downknock underblow downknock offbring downknock inknock onknock aboutshoot downtake downsmash downmake downknock togetherknock out of the boxknock the living daylights out ofstrike downbeat downknock it offthrow downcut downbring down onchop downfall downburn downbang down the doormow downknock into a cocked hatrun downput downbreak downpull downpunch downcall downget downtake down a notchcut down to sizelower the boombust downgo downkeep downbang offshake downbowl overargue downbump offduck downcome downslap downback downshove downtalk downkill offsmack outfall down onget down oncome down onbang outdrop downdown for the countlet downdrop behindkick overcast downpunch outsmack downput the boom downmove downtake apartgun downsmash up