down with

\\ˈ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷\ phrasal

1. : in the direction of gravity or toward the center of the earth : from a higher point to or toward the earth's surface — often used interjectionally to express a wish, exhortation, or command that someone or something should be moved in such a direction

down with the flag that is flying yonder

down with him into the pit

2. : to or into a lower or inferior state (as of humility, defeat, disgrace, or restraint) — often used interjectionally to express a wish, exhortation, or command that someone or something should be brought into such a state

down with the government!

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down with

1. Put down (imperative)

2. Swallow (imperative)

3. An interjection expressing a wish to depose, get rid of or abolish

4. In tune with, in sympathy with (informal)

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down with

— used to say that you do not like something and want it to stop or fail

Down with racism!

Down with the government!

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down with

: affected by (an illness)

She has been down with the flu for a week.

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