Pronunciation: /drɛs daʊn/
noun a type of clothing typically worn for a casual or informal occasion
A1 I like to wear dress down attire on weekends.
A2 She prefers a dress down look for casual events.
B1 The office has a dress down policy on Fridays.
B2 The company's dress down day allows employees to wear jeans.
C1 The dress down code for the event is smart casual.
C2 The dress down style at the conference was relaxed yet professional.
verb to reprimand or scold someone in a severe or harsh manner
A1 She likes to dress down on the weekends by wearing jeans and a t-shirt.
A2 I usually dress down for casual Fridays at work with khakis and a polo shirt.
B1 The company policy allows employees to dress down on Fridays in more relaxed attire.
B2 When attending the event, make sure to dress down to fit in with the casual dress code.
C1 Despite the formal occasion, she decided to dress down in a simple dress and flats.
C2 He always manages to dress down for any event while still looking stylish and put together.
formal The company's dress code policy requires employees to dress down on casual Fridays.
informal Let's just dress down for the barbecue this weekend.
slang I'm just going to dress down in sweats and a t-shirt for the movie night.
figurative She decided to dress down her presentation to make it more relatable to the audience.
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