Function: transitive verb
Date: 1647
1 : to manage to swallow
2 : to cause to be physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted : DEPRESS <the weather was getting her down >
3 : to commit to writing : DESCRIBE
intransitive verb
1 : to alight especially from a vehicle : DESCEND
2 : to give one's attention or consideration ― used with to < get down to business>
3 a : to perform music or dance effectively and infectiously b : to have a good time partying