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!