Come down
/kʌm daʊn /B1
PreIntermediate
1. To move from a higher to a lower position.
- She came down the stairs quickly, eager to see her friend.
- After climbing up the hill, they came down slowly to avoid slipping.
2. To decrease in amount, level, or rate.
- The price of the smartphone has come down significantly over the past year.
- As the storm weakened, the wind speed came down to a manageable level.
3. To make a decision known officially.
- The decision from the board has finally come down and we have been approved.
- The ruling will come down sometime next week, according to the judge.
4. To criticize or scold someone.
- His teacher came down on him for not doing his homework.
- The manager came down hard on the team for missing the deadline.
5. To become sick with an illness.
- I think I'm coming down with a cold after being out in the rain.
- She's come down with the flu and won't be able to attend the meeting.
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