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Meaning of the word "knock down" in English

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knock down

US /nɑːk daʊn/
UK /nɒk daʊn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to hit someone or something so that they fall to the ground

Example:
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The boxer managed to knock down his opponent in the first round.
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The strong wind threatened to knock down the old tree.
Synonym:
topple felled overthrow demolish destroy
2.

to reduce the price of something

Example:
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The store decided to knock down prices on all winter clothing.
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Can you knock down the price a bit for me?
Synonym:
reduce lower discount cut slash
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Related Word:
knock knock-on knock back knock around knock off knock over knock up