verb
- present participle of down; knocking down or defeating
- consuming quickly, especially a drink
Usage: informal
noun
- the act of knocking down or defeating
Examples
- The boxer was downing his opponent with powerful punches.
- She was downing her coffee before rushing to work.
- The downing of the aircraft was investigated thoroughly.
- He’s downing energy drinks to stay awake.
- The downing of the government came after the scandal.
- They were downing shots at the party.
- The downing of the tree blocked the road.