down

An adjective describing a state of being low, depressed, or situated at a lower position or level.

ruОписывает состояние низкого уровня, подавленности или расположения ниже другого уровня.esDescribe un estado de nivel bajo, abatimiento o una posición inferior a otro nivel.frDécrit un état de niveau bas, de découragement ou une position située en dessous d'un autre niveau.deBeschreibt einen niedrigen Stand, eine niedergedrückte Stimmung oder eine Lage unterhalb einer anderen Ebene.ptDescreve estado de nível baixo, desânimo ou posição inferior a outro nível.zh表示位置较低、处于下方，或情绪低落、沮丧，也可表示减少、下降的状态。arيُستعمل للدلالة على انخفاض المستوى أو الوقوع في حالة من الكآبة والحزن، أو على كون الشيء في موضع أدنى من غيره.

1. Lower position or direction A1 formal

   Situated, moving, or directed toward a lower place or position.

   • The cat jumped down from the wall.
   • Please write your answer down on the sheet.
   • The airplane is flying down the runway.

   ruНижнее положение или направлениеesposición inferior o dirección hacia abajofrPosition ou direction vers le basdeUntere Position oder RichtungptPosição ou direção inferiorzh较低的位置或方向arموضع أو اتجاه سفلي

   Sinónimos: descendingdownhilldownwardlower

   Antónimos: up

2. Depressed or sad mood A2 informal

   Feeling unhappy, discouraged, or lacking enthusiasm.

   • She felt down after hearing the bad news.
   • I'm a bit down today, so I’ll stay home.
   • He looked down when his team lost the match.

   ruУгнетённое, печальное настроениеesAbatido o tristefrSe sentir déprimé ou tristedeNiedergeschlagenheit, gedrückte StimmungptDesanimado, tristezh情绪低落arمزاج مكتئب أو حزين

   Sinónimos: bluedejecteddepresseddespondentdisheartenedgloomylowmelancholysadunhappy

   Antónimos: cheerfulelatedexuberanthappyup

3. Feather material B1 formal

   The soft, fine feathers that cover the underside of birds, used for insulation or stuffing.

   • The jacket is filled with goose down to keep you warm.
   • Down is often used in high‑quality sleeping bags.
   • She collected down from the swans in the park.

   ruПухesPlumónfrduvetdeDaunenptPlumãozh羽绒arزَغَب

   Sinónimos: flufffuzz

4. Reduced amount or size B2 formal

   Indicating a smaller quantity, lower level, or a decrease (e.g., down payment, downsize).

   • They made a down payment of five thousand dollars on the house.
   • The company decided to downsize its workforce.
   • Sales are down this quarter compared with last year.

   ruУменьшённыйesreducido, disminuidofrRéduit, diminuédeVerringertptReduzidozh减少的arمنخفض أو مُخفَّض

   Sinónimos: decreaseddiminishedlessenedlowerreduced

   Antónimos: up

5. Out of service or not functioning B2 informal

   Describing a system, device, or service that is not operating.

   • The website has been down for two hours.
   • Our server is down, so we can’t access the files.
   • Sorry, the coffee machine is down right now.

   ruНе работаетesFuera de serviciofren panne / hors servicedeausgefallenptFora do arzh故障arمعطل

   Sinónimos: deadinoperativeunavailable

   Antónimos: functionaloperationalupworking

6. Willing or enthusiastic (slang) B2 slang american

   Expressing agreement, readiness, or enthusiasm to take part in something.

   • Are you up for a movie tonight? – Yeah, I’m down.
   • She said she’s down to help with the project.
   • If anyone’s down for a road trip, count me in.

   ruГотовый или энтузиастичный (разговорный)esdispuesto, apuntarsefrPartant, enthousiaste (fam.)deBereit oder enthusiastisch (umgangssprachlich)ptDisposto ou animado (gíria)zh愿意或热情的（俚语）arمستعد أو متحمس (عامية)

   Sinónimos: agreeableall ingameinkeenon boardready

7. Low in quality or undesirable B2 informal

   Describing something as inferior, lacking value, or disappointing.

   • That restaurant was really down; the food was cold.
   • The band’s latest album feels a bit down compared with their earlier work.
   • I’m not impressed – the performance was pretty down.

   ruНизкокачественныйesde baja calidad o indeseablefrde qualité inférieure, médiocredeMinderwertigptDe baixa qualidadezh低劣的arمنخفض الجودة

   Antónimos: excellentgoodhigh qualitysuperior

• downer comparative form
• more down comparative form
• downest superlative form
• most down superlative form

An adverb indicating movement toward a lower place or position, or a state of being lower, reduced, or finished. It is commonly used in everyday English.

ruНаречие, указывающее движение к более низкому месту или положению, либо состояние быть ниже, уменьшенным или завершённым.esAdverbio que indica movimiento hacia un lugar o posición más baja, o un estado de estar por debajo, reducido o completado.frAdverbe indiquant un mouvement vers un endroit ou une position plus bas, ou un état d'être plus bas, réduit ou achevé.deAdverb, das eine Bewegung zu einer tieferen Stelle oder Position angibt oder einen Zustand beschreibt, in dem etwas niedriger, verringert oder beendet ist.ptAdvérbio que indica movimento para um lugar ou posição mais baixa, ou o estado de estar mais baixo, reduzido, diminuído ou concluído.zh副词，表示向较低的位置或方向移动，或处于较低、减少、完成的状态。arظرف يدل على الحركة إلى موضع أو مستوى أدنى، أو على الكينونة في مستوى أدنى أو حالة أقل أو منخفضة أو منتهية.

1. Towards a lower place or position A1 formal

   Indicates movement toward a lower location, level, or direction.

   • She walked down the stairs to the kitchen.
   • The cat jumped down from the roof.
   • Please sit down and relax.

   ruК более низкому месту или позицииeshacia abajofrvers le basdeNach untenptPara um lugar ou posição mais baixazh向下，朝较低的位置arنحو مكان أو موضع أدنى

   Sinónimos: downwarddownwards

   Antónimos: up

2. Decrease or reduce A2 formal

   Shows that something becomes smaller, lower in amount, intensity, or price.

   • The temperature went down after sunset.
   • Ticket prices are down this week.
   • His enthusiasm seemed to go down after the meeting.

   ruСнижениеesdisminución o reducciónfrEn baisse / diminutiondeRückgangptReduçãozh下降arانخفاض

   Sinónimos: downwarddownwardslower

   Antónimos: up

3. Feeling sad or low B1 informal

   Used to describe a state of unhappiness, disappointment, or depression.

   • She felt down after hearing the bad news.
   • I'm a bit down today, but I'll be fine.
   • The team looked down after the loss.

   ruГрустно, подавленноesDeprimido, tristefrse sentir déprimédeNiedergeschlagen, bedrücktptTriste, deprimidozh情绪低落，郁闷arحزين ومكتئب

   Sinónimos: bluedejecteddepresseddowncastdownheartedgloomylowmiserablesadunhappy

   Antónimos: cheerfulhappyup

4. Finished or completed (colloquial) B2 informal american

   Indicates that something is finished, no longer active, or has been dealt with.

   • The project is finally down.
   • All the paperwork is down for this month.
   • Once the tickets are down, we can start the concert.

   ruЗавершено (разговорное)esterminado, acabadofrTerminé, réglédeFertig (umgangssprachlich)ptTerminado (coloquial)zh完成（口语）arانتهى (عامية)

   Sinónimos: completeddonefinishedoversettledthrough

• more down comparative form
• most down superlative form

incontable

A noun referring to the soft, fine feathers of birds used for insulation, or the direction opposite to up; also used metaphorically for a low or depressed state.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее мягкие, тонкие перья птиц, используемые для утепления, или направление, противоположное вверх; также используется метафорически для обозначения низкого или подавленного состояния.esSustantivo que designa las plumas suaves y finas de las aves usadas para abrigar, o la dirección opuesta a arriba; también se usa metafóricamente para un estado bajo o deprimido.frNom désignant les plumes douces et fines des oiseaux utilisées pour l'isolation ou le rembourrage, ou la direction opposée au haut ; utilisé aussi métaphoriquement pour un état de tristesse ou de dépression.deSubstantiv, das die weichen, feinen Federn von Vögeln bezeichnet, die zur Isolierung dienen, oder die Richtung, die nach unten zeigt; wird auch metaphorisch für eine niedergedrückte oder depressive Stimmung verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa penas macias e finas das aves, usadas para isolamento térmico, ou a direção oposta a cima; também é usado metaforicamente para indicar estado baixo ou deprimido.zh名词，指鸟类柔软的细绒毛，用于保暖；也指向下的方向，与“上”相对，还可比喻低落或沮丧的状态。arاسم يدل على الريش الناعم الرقيق الذي يغطي الطيور ويُستخدم في التدفئة والحشو، وعلى الاتجاه المعاكس للأعلى أو الهبوط إلى أسفل؛ ويُستعمل مجازيًا للدلالة على الحالة المنخفضة أو الكآبة والانقباض.

1. Direction – opposite of up A1 formal

   The lower position or movement towards a lower place or level.

   • The ball rolled down the hill.
   • She walked down the stairs slowly.
   • The temperature went down after sunset.

   ruНаправление — противоположное вверхesabajofrEn bas / vers le basdeRichtung – Gegenteil von obenptDireção — oposto de cimazh方向——与“上”相反arاتجاه — عكس الأعلى

   Antónimos: up

2. Depression or low mood B1 informal medical

   A state of feeling sad, discouraged, or lacking energy.

   • After the news, he felt a deep down inside.
   • She’s been in a down since she lost her job.
   • The team's recent losses have put the fans in a down.

   ruУныниеesDepresión o bajo estado de ánimofrCoup de bluesdeNiedergeschlagenheitptDepressão levezh情绪低落arاكتئاب

   Sinónimos: dejectiondepressiondespondencydoldrumsgloomlow spiritsmelancholy

   Antónimos: elationeuphoriahighup

3. Feather material B2 formal british art

   The soft, fine feathers of a bird, especially from the underparts, used as stuffing.

   • The pillow is filled with duck down.
   • Down jackets keep you warm in winter.
   • She bought a comforter made of goose down.

   ruПухesPlumónfrDuvet (plumage)deDaunenptPlumãozh羽绒arزغب

   Sinónimos: flufffuzz

4. American football unit B2 formal american sport

   A period of play that starts with a snap and ends when the ball is declared dead.

   • It was a crucial third down for the offense.
   • The team converted a first down after a long pass.
   • He was tackled on fourth down.

   ruАмериканский футбольный отрезок (даун)esDown (fútbol americano)fressai (football américain)deAmerican-Football-Spielzug (Down)ptDown (futebol americano)zh美式橄榄球进攻档（档）arداون في كرة القدم الأمريكية

   Sinónimos: play

5. Slang for being willing or supportive A2 slang american

   Used to express agreement, loyalty, or readiness to help; “I’m down” meaning “I’m in”.

   • Are you up for a road trip? – Yeah, I’m down.
   • If anyone needs a hand, I’m down to help.
   • She said she was down for the challenge.

   ruСогласие / готовностьesdispuesto / de acuerdofrÊtre partantdeEinverstanden / dabeiptTopa / Na disposiçãozh乐意 / 同意arالموافقة والاستعداد

   Sinónimos: gameinon boardreadywilling

• downs plural form
• downs' possessive plural form
• down's possessive singular form

A preposition indicating movement from a higher to a lower position, direction along a path or road, southward movement, reduction in amount or level, or position below something.

ruПредлог, выражающий движение сверху вниз, направление вдоль пути, движение на юг, уменьшение количества или положение ниже чего-либоesPreposición que indica movimiento de arriba hacia abajo, dirección a lo largo de un camino, desplazamiento hacia el sur, disminución de cantidad o posición por debajo de algo.frPréposition indiquant un mouvement de haut en bas, une direction le long d'un chemin, un déplacement vers le sud, une diminution de quantité, ou une position en dessous de quelque chose.dePräposition, die eine Bewegung von oben nach unten, eine Richtung entlang eines Weges, eine Bewegung nach Süden, eine Verringerung der Menge oder eine Lage unterhalb von etwas ausdrückt.ptPreposição que expressa movimento de cima para baixo, ao longo de um caminho, em direção ao sul, redução de quantidade ou posição inferior a algo.zh表示从高处向下、沿着路径、向南、数量减少或位置低于某物的介词。arحرف جر ودلالة مكانية تفيد الحركة من أعلى إلى أسفل، أو الاتجاه على طول طريق، أو التوجه نحو الجنوب، أو الانخفاض في الكمية أو الدرجة، أو الوقوع في موضع أدنى من شيء ما.

1. Movement from a higher to a lower position A1 formal

   Used to show movement from a higher place or level to a lower one, often involving descending a slope, stairs, or vertical surface.

   • She walked down the stairs.
   • The ball rolled down the hill.
   • He climbed down the ladder.
   • Tears ran down her cheeks.

   ruВниз, сверху вниз, по направлению внизesMovimiento de arriba hacia abajofrVers le basdeHerunter, hinab, nach untenptPara baixo, de cima para baixozh向下，往下，朝下arإلى أسفل، من أعلى إلى أسفل

2. Position at a lower level than something A2 formal

   Indicates that someone or something is situated at a lower position or elevation relative to another object or location.

   • Our house is down the hill from theirs.
   • The village lies down the valley.
   • He lives down the street from me.
   • The shop is just down the road.

   ruНиже, под, внизу, у подножияesdebajo defrEn bas dedeUnter, unten, unterhalbptAbaixo, embaixo, sob, ao pé dezh在下面，低于，下方arأسفل، تحت، في الأسفل

3. Direction along a path, road, or river A2 formal

   Used to indicate movement or position along a linear feature, such as a street, corridor, or river, without necessarily implying a change in elevation.

   • We walked down the corridor.
   • She drove down the highway.
   • They sailed down the river.
   • There's a bank down this street.

   ruПо, вдоль, вниз по, на протяженииesa lo largo defrle long dedeEntlang, an ... entlang, die Straße/den Fluss hinunterptAo longo de, porzh沿着，顺着arعلى طول، بمحاذاة، عبر

4. Geographic direction south or away from center B1 formal

   Indicates movement towards the south or away from a main center, capital city, or upstream location, based on conventional map orientation or cultural perspective.

   • They moved down to Florida for retirement.
   • We are driving down to London this weekend.
   • He went down to the coast.
   • Birds fly down south for the winter.

   ruНа юг, южнее, вниз по стране, в провинциюeshacia el sur o fuera del centrofrVers le sud ou loin du centredeNach Süden, südwärts, landabwärts, in die ProvinzptPara o sul, para longe do centrozh向南，往南，南下arنحو الجنوب، جنوبًا، خارج المركز

5. Reduction in amount, level, or intensity B1 formal business

   Used metaphorically to indicate a decrease in quantity, price, temperature, or intensity compared to a previous state or standard.

   • Prices are down 10 percent this year.
   • The temperature dropped down to zero.
   • He turned the volume down.
   • Supply is down due to the strike.

   ruМеньше, снижение, ниже уровня, минусesHacia abajo / reducciónfrEn baissedeVerringerung, Rückgang, niedriger, wenigerptRedução, diminuição, abaixo do nível, menoszh减少、降低、下降arانخفاض، تقليل، أقل من المستوى

6. Through the whole length of something B2 formal

   Indicates extension or distribution covering the entire length or duration of a place, object, or period.

   • There were people lined up down the whole block.
   • She cried down the phone.
   • The news spread down the generations.
   • He shouted down the hallway.

   ruПо всей длине, вдоль, сквозь, от начала до концаesa lo largo defrle long dedeÜber die ganze Länge, entlang, hindurch, von Anfang bis EndeptPor toda a extensão de, ao longo dezh沿着…的全长；贯穿；自始至终arعلى طول، عبر، من البداية إلى النهاية

A verb meaning to cause something or someone to fall, collapse, or be defeated; also to drink something quickly or to lower something in position.

ruГлагол, означающий заставить что‑то или кого‑то упасть, рухнуть или быть побеждённым; также быстро выпить что‑то или опустить что‑то в позицию.esVerbo que significa hacer caer o derribar a alguien o algo, o hacer que sea vencido; también beber rápidamente algo o poner algo en posición baja.frVerbe signifiant faire tomber, faire échouer ou vaincre quelque chose ou quelqu'un ; aussi boire rapidement ou abaisser quelque chose dans une position inférieure.deVerb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas zu Fall zu bringen, niederzuschlagen oder zu besiegen; außerdem etwas schnell hinunterzuschlucken oder zu trinken.ptVerbo que significa derrubar ou fazer cair algo ou alguém; também vencer ou dominar; engolir ou beber rapidamente algo.zh动词，表示使某人或某物倒下、击落或击败；也表示快速喝下饮料，或把某物放下、降到较低位置。arفعل يعني إسقاط شخص أو شيء أو إسقاطه أرضًا وهزيمته، وكذلك ابتلاع شيء سريعًا أو شرب شيء بسرعة، وإنزال شيء إلى موضع أدنى.

1. to bring down, knock down B2 formal sport

   To cause something or someone to fall or be lowered to a lower position.

   • The strong wind knocked the tree down.
   • The workers downed the old building after the demolition crew arrived.
   • She downed the opponent's sword with a swift strike.

   ruСбить, сокрушитьesderribar, tumbarfrabattre, faire tomberdeNiederstrecken, zu Fall bringenptDerrubar, abaterzh击倒，弄倒arإسقاط وإلقاء أرضًا

   Sinónimos: bring downdropfellfloorgroundknock downloweroverthrowprostratetopple

   Antónimos: elevatehoistliftraiseuplift

2. to write or record A2 formal

   To note something in writing; to record information.

   • Please down the minutes of the meeting.
   • He quickly downed the address on a piece of paper.
   • She downed the recipe before heading to the market.

   ruЗаписатьesanotar por escritofrnoter par écritdeaufschreibenptAnotarzh记录arدوَّن

3. to drink quickly A2 informal american culinary

   To consume a liquid rapidly, usually alcohol or a beverage.

   • He downed the beer in one gulp.
   • She downed a glass of water after the race.
   • The kids downed their juice boxes during recess.

   ruБыстро выпитьesbeber de un tragofravaler rapidementdeSchnell trinkenptBeber rapidamentezh快速喝下arشرب بسرعة

   Sinónimos: chuggulpknock backquaffswigtoss back

   Antónimos: nursesip

4. to defeat or defeat an opponent B1 informal sport

   In sports or competition, to cause an opponent to lose or be eliminated.

   • The home team downed their rivals with a 3‑0 win.
   • She downed the defending champion in the final round.
   • Our side downed the competition early in the tournament.

   ruПобедить соперникаesderrotar o eliminar a un oponentefrvaincre, éliminer (un adversaire)deEinen Gegner besiegenptDerrotar o adversáriozh击败对手arالتغلّب على الخصم

   Sinónimos: beatbestconquerdefeatovercomesubduevanquish

• downed past participle
• downed past simple
• downing present participle
• downs third person singular