- 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 statedown with the government!
* * *
down with1. Put down (imperative)2. Swallow (imperative)3. An interjection expressing a wish to depose, get rid of or abolish4. In tune with, in sympathy with (informal)• • •Main Entry: ↑down* * *
down with— used to say that you do not like something and want it to stop or failDown with racism!
Down with the government!
• • •Main Entry: ↑down————————down with: affected by (an illness)She has been down with the flu for a week.
• • •Main Entry: ↑down
Useful english dictionary. 2012.