It's important to dumb down complex concepts when explaining them to a general audience.

He decided to pass down his family's traditions to the next generation.

I saw a beautiful house down the road.

One of his own subordinates shot himself in his office after being given a particularly serious dressing down.

I'm not sure what will happen down the line.

I had to turn down his invitation to the party.

He faced me down with a menacing look.

She gently applied the makeup with a swan's-down puff.

I need to make a down payment for the car loan.

I like to lie down and relax after a long day.