get down

Sense 1 verb

lower (one's body) as by kneeling

Get down on your knees!

Sense 2 verb

move something or somebody to a lower position

take down the vase from the shelf

Sense 3 verb

alight from (a horse)

Sense 4 verb

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

Swallow the raw fish--it won't kill you!

Sense 5 verb

lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

These news depressed her

Sense 6 verb

put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.

Sense 7 verb

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

We began working at dawn