knock%20down

verb

  1. 1

    To hit or knock (something), intentionally or accidentally, so that it falls.

    As I took the can off the shelf, I knocked down the one beside it.
  2. 2

    To demolish.

    We knocked down the garden shed when we moved.
  3. 3

    At an auction, to declare (something) sold with a blow from the gavel.

    The picture was knocked down for £50.
  4. 4

    To reduce the price of.

    They knocked it down by another £5, so we bought it.
  5. 5

    To drink fast.

    I love to go down the pub and knock down pints of lager.
  6. 6

    (usually passive) To disassemble for shipment.

    The furniture is shipped knocked down, so assembly is required.

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