get down

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌɡet ˈdaʊn/
US: /ˌɡet ˈdaʊn/

  1. To move to a lower level or position, often to the ground.

    1. Please get down from there it's not safe [ ] [ ]
    2. The cat had to get down from the tree after being stuck for hours [ ] [ ]

  2. To begin to focus or seriously address something; to start working on something.

    1. Let's get down to work right now guys [ ] [ ]
    2. After a short break we need to get down to business quickly [ ] [ ]

  3. To express enthusiasm, excitement, or enjoyment, often through dancing.

    1. I like to get down when I hear music [ ] [ ]
    2. Everyone started to get down at the party last night [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

descend lower begin start depressed sad dance boogie
get down noun

  1. A feeling of sadness, disappointment, or discouragement.

    1. I had a get down after the loss [ ] [ ]
    2. I always have a get down on a rainy day [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "get down" in English means: To move to a lower level or position, often to the ground., To begin to focus or seriously address something; to start working on something., To express enthusiasm, excitement, or enjoyment, often through dancing..

The phonetic transcription of "get down" is /ˌɡet ˈdaʊn/ in British English and /ˌɡet ˈdaʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "get down": descend, lower, begin, start, depressed, sad, dance, boogie.

Example usage of "get down": "Please get down from there it's not safe". More examples on the page.