downing

• Nom propre se rapportant à une personne spécifique, en l'occurrence un architecte paysagiste américain connu pour avoir conçu les abords de la Maison-Blanche et du Capitole (1815-1852).

A proper noun referring to a specific person, in this case a United States landscape architect known for designing the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852).

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1. Andrew Jackson DowningC1formalamerican

   An American landscape architect (1815–1852) known for designing the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building.

   Andrew Jackson Downing

   • Downing's work greatly influenced American public park design.
   • The White House grounds were redesigned by Downing in the 1850s.
   • Downing's vision for the Capitol grounds included sweeping lawns and tree-lined paths.

• Verbe signifiant faire tomber, faire échouer ou vaincre quelque chose ou quelqu'un ; aussi boire rapidement ou abaisser quelque chose dans une position inférieure.

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.

1. to bring down, knock downB2formalsport

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

   abattre, faire tomber

   • 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.

   Synonymesbring downdropfellfloorgroundknock downloweroverthrowprostratetopple

   Antonymeselevatehoistliftraiseuplift

2. to write or recordA2formal

   To note something in writing; to record information.

   noter par écrit

   • 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.

3. to drink quicklyA2informalamericanculinary

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

   avaler rapidement

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

   Synonymeschuggulpknock backquaffswigtoss back

   Antonymesnursesip

4. to defeat or defeat an opponentB1informalsport

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

   vaincre, éliminer (un adversaire)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatbestconquerdefeatovercomesubduevanquish