#1 get down v. lower (one's body) as by kneeling; "Get down on your knees!". wn #2 get down v. move something or somebody to a lower position; "take down the vase from the shelf". wn #3 get down v. alight from (a horse). wn #4 get down v. pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking; "Swallow the raw fish--it won't kill you!". wn #5 get down v. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her". wn