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downing

downingnoun
downings
pl
Translations
The downing of the aircraft was a tragic event.
Сбитие самолета было трагическим событием.
The downing of the drink was quick and effortless.
Выпивание напитка было быстрым и легким.
Additional translations
снижение
падение
Definitions
The act of bringing something down, such as an aircraft or a structure.
The downing of the enemy aircraft was a significant victory for the military.
The act of consuming a drink quickly.
His downing of the entire glass of water in one gulp impressed everyone at the table.
Synonyms
ingestion
drinking
gulping
swallowing
consumption
downpreposition
Definitions
From a higher to a lower place or position.
The cat jumped down from the tree.
Along or through a path or route.
We walked down the street to the park.
In a lower or less active state.
The computer system is currently down for maintenance.
In a direction away from the north.
They drove down to Florida for the winter.
downverb

downing

Gerund

downed
Past Simple
downed
Past Participle
downing
Gerund
Translations
He decided to down the entire glass of water in one gulp.
Он решил выпить весь стакан воды одним глотком.
The lumberjack downed the tree with a single swing of his axe.
Лесоруб свалил дерево одним махом топора.
The pilot managed to down the enemy aircraft.
Пилот сумел сбить вражеский самолет.
Additional translations
понизить
валить
уронить
Definitions
To consume something, especially a drink, quickly or in one go.
He downed his coffee in one gulp before heading out the door.
To knock or bring something or someone to the ground.
The boxer downed his opponent with a powerful right hook.
To cause an aircraft to fall or crash.
The storm downed several planes, causing widespread delays.
To defeat or overcome someone or something.
The team downed their rivals in a thrilling match.
Synonyms
diminish
lower
drop
decline
sink
slump
decrease
reduce
Antonyms
up
downadverb
Definitions
To a lower place or position.
The cat jumped down from the tree.
In a lower or less active state.
The computer system went down during the storm.
In a written or recorded form.
Please write down your thoughts on the matter.
In a direction away from the speaker or a central point.
He walked down the street towards the park.
To a reduced or lessened state.
The fever went down after taking the medication.
downnoun
Definitions
A soft, fluffy feather that forms the first covering of a young bird and provides insulation.
The duckling's down kept it warm in the chilly water.
A gentle, rolling hill or stretch of open, elevated land.
The hikers enjoyed the scenic views from the top of the down.
A descent or decline in position, status, or condition.
The company's stock took a significant down after the market crash.
A period of reduced activity or inactivity.
The factory experienced a down due to equipment maintenance.
In American football, one of a series of four plays in which a team must advance the ball ten yards to retain possession.
The team gained five yards on the first down.
downadjective
Definitions
Feeling sad or depressed.
She has been feeling down ever since she lost her job.
Directed or moving towards a lower place or position.
The down escalator was out of order, so we had to take the stairs.
In a lower or reduced state or condition.
The prices are down.
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