beat down

verb6

1. •
   (of the sun) To shine brightly and radiate with intense heat.

   • We had to leave the beach because the sun was really beating down.
2. •
   (of rain) To strike with great force.

   • It was a ghastly morning, with the rain beating down in sheets.
3. •
   To wear (someone) out by repeated actions that overwhelm one's patience or strength.

   • She continued to badger until his friend did what he said. Eventually, she beat him down and he gave in.
4. •
   (informal) To haggle with (someone) to sell at a lower price.

   • I managed to beat him down to half his original asking price.
   • We beat the price down to 50 dollars.
5. •
   To forcefully diminish the power or influence of; to quell; to squash.

   • The government tried to beat down the opposition movement.
6. •
   (slang) To severely beat someone up.