verb🔗ShareNiederschlagen, zu Fall bringenTo knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell."A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast."Ein einziger Gewehrschuss brachte das mächtige Tier zu Fall.actionsportmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSenken, niederlegenTo lower; to put (something) down."The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools."Die Glocke läutete zum Mittagessen, und die Arbeiter legten ihre Werkzeuge nieder.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBesiegen, überwältigenTo defeat; to overpower."The experienced debater was confident in downing her opponent with strong arguments. "Der erfahrene Debattierer war zuversichtlich, seinen Gegner mit starken Argumenten zu besiegen.actionachievementmilitarysportwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerabsetzen, schlechtmachenTo disparage, to put down.""Instead of offering helpful advice, Mark was just downing Sarah's idea." "Anstatt hilfreiche Ratschläge zu geben, machte Mark Sarahs Idee nur schlecht.attitudecommunicationwordlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerabgehen, sinkenTo go or come down; to descend."The tired pilot was carefully downing the small plane onto the deserted airstrip. "Der müde Pilot ließ das kleine Flugzeug vorsichtig auf der verlassenen Landebahn sinken.actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrinken, hinunterstürzenTo drink or swallow, especially without stopping before the vessel containing the liquid is empty."He downed an ale and ordered another."Er trank ein Bier hinunter und bestellte ein weiteres.drinkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZu Boden bringen, zu Fall bringenTo render (the ball) dead, typically by touching the ground while in possession."He downed it at the seven-yard line."Er brachte den Ball an der Sieben-Yard-Linie zu Fall.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVersenken(pocket billiards) To sink (a ball) into a hole or pocket."He downed two balls on the break."Er versenkte zwei Bälle beim Anstoß.sportentertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Daunen bedecken, auskleidenTo cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down."My grandmother is downing the baby's quilt with soft, white feathers to make it extra warm. "Meine Großmutter bedeckt die Babydecke mit weichen, weißen Federn, um sie extra warm zu machen.materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSenkung, NiederbringenAn occasion on which something is downed."The team celebrated the pilot's safe downing of the plane in the emergency landing. "Das Team feierte die sichere Landung des Flugzeugs durch den Piloten in der Notlandung.eventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNiederlage, UntergangA defeat."The team felt the sting of defeat after the downing by their rivals. "Das Team spürte den Stich der Niederlage nach der Niederlage durch ihre Rivalen."The team's downing in the final round was a disappointment for all the fans. "Die Niederlage des Teams in der Finalrunde war eine Enttäuschung für alle Fans.outcomesportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
