Knock down

verb

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.verbTo hit or knock (something), intentionally or accidentally, so that it falls.

"As I took the can off the shelf, I knocked down the one beside it."

2.verbTo demolish.

"We knocked down the garden shed when we moved."

3.verbAt an auction, to declare (something) sold with a blow from the gavel.

"The picture was knocked down for £50."

4.verbTo reduce the price of.

"They knocked it down by another £5, so we bought it."

5.verbTo drink fast.

"I love to go down the pub and knock down pints of lager."

6.verb(usually passive) To disassemble for shipment.

"The furniture is shipped knocked down, so assembly is required."

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