The stale cookie crumbs down into a fine powder when you press it.

She felt done down by her colleagues after the meeting.

The council voted down the proposal after a heated debate.

The down-river town depended on the ferry for supplies.

Before the storm arrived, we decided to tack down the tent to prevent it from blowing away.

She tried to fight down her anger during the meeting, forcing a calm smile.

A single down feather floated slowly to the ground from the nest above.

He guns down the intruder before he can harm anyone.

The reporter who exposed corruption was gunned down last night outside his apartment.

The suspect was gunning down residents from the rooftop before the SWAT team arrived.