get down

verb15

1. •
   to move from a higher place to a lower one, or to bring someone or something to a lower place

   • The kitten climbed the tree, but then couldn't get down again.
   • Don't worry, I got the kitten down.
2. •
   to quickly lower one's body close to the ground, usually to avoid being hit or seen

   • With bullets flying, all I could do was get down and pray.
3. •
   to make someone feel sad and lose energy

   • Nothing gets me down so much as a rainy day.
4. •
   to begin giving a task one's full attention and working on it seriously, used with "to" before the task

   • To get down to the matter at hand.
5. •
   to record words or ideas, usually by writing them

   • Quick, here's a pen, get this down will you, before I forget.
   • They got the whole song down in an hour.
6. •
   (informal) to enjoy oneself completely and freely, often by dancing or at a party

   • Getting down with a bunch of old friends.
7. •
   (informal) To dance, particularly without inhibition or restraint, or in a sexually suggestive manner.
8. •
   (informal) To party.
9. •
   to manage to swallow something such as food or a pill

   • The pill was so large that he couldn't get it down.
10. •
    (US, slang) to do something very well, with full effort

    • I've got this process down.
11. •
    (informal, slang) to have sex with someone

    • She's always willing to get down with him.
12. •
    (UK, informal) to stand up and go away from the table once a meal is finished

    • Mummy, can I get down please?
13. •
    to criticize someone and be strict with them, used with "on" before the person

    • Ann is always getting down on these students.
14. •
    (US, slang) to bet money on the result of something such as a race or game

    • He's gotta get down on this sure thing.
15. •
    (US, slang) to take an illegal drug, especially heroin

    • I can't wait to get home and get down.