Pronunciation: /nɑk daʊn/
noun a physical act of knocking someone or something down
A1 The strong wind caused the knock down of the old tree.
A2 The knock down of the building was due to poor construction.
B1 The knock down of the wall was necessary for the renovation project.
B2 The knock down of the statue sparked controversy among the community.
C1 The knock down of the historic landmark was met with protests from preservationists.
C2 The knock down of the bridge was a major setback for the city's infrastructure.
verb to cause someone or something to fall by striking a blow or pushing forcefully
A1 The strong wind knocked down the tree.
A2 I accidentally knocked down a glass of water.
B1 The construction crew will knock down the old building to make room for a new one.
B2 The earthquake knocked down several buildings in the city center.
C1 The boxer was able to knock down his opponent with a powerful punch.
C2 The tornado knocked down power lines and caused widespread damage.
formal The construction crew will knock down the old building to make way for a new development.
informal I heard they're gonna knock down that abandoned warehouse next week.
slang Let's knock down this pizza before it gets cold.
figurative His argument was so strong that it completely knocked down her opposition.
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