Meaning of the word "knock down" in English

What does "knock down" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

knock down

US /nɑːk daʊn/

UK /nɑːk daʊn/

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

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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