Come down
verb
To become lower in position or value.
The prices of the products will come down next week.
Often appears as...
- prices come down
- interest rates come down
verb
To start to feel sick with a particular illness.
I think I'm coming down with a cold.
Often appears as...
- come down with flu
- come down with fever
phrasal verb
To be passed on from the past or from someone in authority.
The tradition has come down to us from our ancestors.
Often appears as...
- traditions come down
- laws come down
phrasal verb
To criticize or punish someone.
The boss came down on him for being late.
Often appears as...
- boss comes down
- teacher comes down
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To make a decision or express an opinion, especially after considering something carefully.
I can't come down on either side, they both have valid points.
Often appears as...
- come down on one side
- come down on the issue
phrasal verb
To experience the effect of taking drugs.
He is coming down from the effects of the drug.
Often appears as...
- come down from drugs
- come down from a high
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To become lower in position or value.
The prices of the products will come down next week.
Often appears as...
- prices come down
- interest rates come down
verb
To start to feel sick with a particular illness.
I think I'm coming down with a cold.
Often appears as...
- come down with flu
- come down with fever
phrasal verb
To be passed on from the past or from someone in authority.
The tradition has come down to us from our ancestors.
Often appears as...
- traditions come down
- laws come down
phrasal verb
To criticize or punish someone.
The boss came down on him for being late.
Often appears as...
- boss comes down
- teacher comes down
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To make a decision or express an opinion, especially after considering something carefully.
I can't come down on either side, they both have valid points.
Often appears as...
- come down on one side
- come down on the issue
phrasal verb
To experience the effect of taking drugs.
He is coming down from the effects of the drug.
Often appears as...
- come down from drugs
- come down from a high
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Market Context
Often used in discussions about economics, like lowering costs or values.
Stock prices might come down due to market volatility.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal
Doesn't mean physical movement, but a reduction in level or intensity.
After the games, the city's excitement will come down.
Pro Tip 1/2Market Context
Often used in discussions about economics, like lowering costs or values.
Stock prices might come down due to market volatility.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal
Doesn't mean physical movement, but a reduction in level or intensity.
After the games, the city's excitement will come down.
Pro Tip 1/2Market Context
Often used in discussions about economics, like lowering costs or values.
Stock prices might come down due to market volatility.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Literal
Doesn't mean physical movement, but a reduction in level or intensity.
After the games, the city's excitement will come down.
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