Go down Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈdaʊn
GOH-down
ɡˈəʊ/ /dˈaʊn
GOH-down
Definition
"Go down" can mean to move to a lower place, decrease in amount, or happen (usually referring to an event).
Usage & Nuances
Informal and versatile; can mean 'happen' ('What went down last night?'), 'decrease' ('Prices go down'), or 'descend' physically. Common in spoken English. Not used for 'decline' in a formal context—prefer 'decrease' or 'reduce' there.
Spanish: bajar - disminuir - sucederPortuguese (BR): descer - diminuir - acontecerPortuguese (PT): descer - diminuir - acontecerChinese (Simplified): 下降 - 倒下 - 发生Chinese (Traditional): 下降 - 倒下 - 發生Hindi: नीचे जाना - गिरना - होनाArabic: ينخفض - ينزل - يحدثBengali: নামা - কমে যাওয়া - ঘটানোRussian: спускаться - снижаться - происходитьJapanese: 降りる - 下がる - 起こるVietnamese: đi xuống - giảm xuống - xảy raKorean: 내려가다 - 줄어들다 - 일어나다Turkish: aşağı inmek - azalmak - olmakUrdu: نیچے جانا - کم ہونا - پیش آناIndonesian: turun - menurun - terjadi
Example Sentences
Please go down the stairs carefully.
basic
The sun will go down soon.
basic
The prices will go down next month.
basic
Did you hear what went down at the party?
natural
My computer just went down and I lost everything.
natural
Let me know if anything weird goes down at work.
natural