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Meaning of knock down

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

knock down

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

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

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

  2. To demolish.

    Example: We knocked down the garden shed when we moved.

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

    Example: The picture was knocked down for £50.

  4. To reduce the price of.

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