Définitions
1.VerbUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat, down."The transmission tower was beaten down by the storm."
2.VerbTo forcefully diminish the power or influence of; to quell; to squash."The government tried to beat down the opposition movement."
3.VerbTo shine brightly and radiate with intense heat."We had to leave the beach because the sun was really beating down."
4.VerbTo strike with great force."It was a ghastly morning, with the rain beating down in sheets."
5.VerbTo wear 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."
6.VerbTo haggle with 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."
7.VerbTo severely beat someone up.
8.NounAlternative spelling of beatdown.