Meaning of the word "gun down" in English

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gun down

US /ɡʌn daʊn/
UK /ɡʌn daʊn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to shoot and kill someone, especially with a firearm

Example:
The police officer was forced to gun down the suspect.
He was gunned down in cold blood.
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